# inadequacy

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɪˈnædɪkwəsi/ · frequency rank #37,508

## Definitions
1. The state of being inadequate.
2. A shortage of required material.
3. A lack of competence or ability.

## Etymology
From inadequate + -cy or in- + adequacy.

## Easily confused with
- **inadequate** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/inadequacy-vs-inadequate)

## Common misspellings (14)
`iandequacy`, `inaddequacy`, `inadeqaucy`, `inadeqquacy`, `inadequaccy`, `inadequacyy`, `inadequayc`, `inadequcay`, `inadeuqacy`, `inadqeuacy`, `inaedquacy`, `indaequacy`, `innadequacy`, `niadequacy`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/inadequacy