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Term: inadequate

Definition:

Adjective - not sufficient or suitable; lacking in quality or quantity.

Senses:

Sense 1: Insufficient or lacking.

Sense 2: Not up to the required standard or expectation.

Usage:

Usage 1 (Popular):

- The company's response was inadequate and failed to address the concerns of its customers.

- The child's performance was deemed inadequate by the teacher, and additional practice was recommended.

Usage 2 (Local):

- Due to inadequate rainfall, the crops in the region suffered significant damage.

- The local council's inadequate infrastructure planning resulted in frequent power outages.

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