Plural of inadequacy
regular plural
The plural of inadequacy is inadequacies.
Forms of inadequacy
| Singular | inadequacy /ɪˈnædɪkwəsi/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | inadequacies |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Inadequacies in a sentence
- This brought home the inadequacies of NIH policy regarding informed consent, as well as its continued reliance on the ethical judgment of its individual investigators.1977, Richard M. Restak, Pre-meditated man: bioethics and the control of future human life, Penguin Books, page 142. From the entry bring home
- Factors related to the unlikeliness attaining this goal include inadequacies within existing human rights law and to the particular situation of women within Bosnia and Herzegovina.1998, Christine Chinkin, “Strategies to Combat Discrimination Against Women Christine”, in Michael O’Flaherty, Gregory Gisvold, editors…. From the entry Bosnia and Herzegovinan
- A dozen industrial districts, such as Minhang, Woosung and Pengpu, which have been built up or extended, have done much to remedy the inadequacies and overconcentration of the past.1964, Yu-ti (任育地) Jen, “The Middle and Lower Yangtze Region”, in 中国地理概述 [A Concise Geography of China], Peking: Foreign Languages Press…. From the entry Minhang
Meaning of inadequacy
- noun The state of being inadequate.
- noun A shortage of required material.
- noun A lack of competence or ability.
Questions about the plural of inadequacy
- What is the plural of inadequacy?
- The plural of inadequacy is inadequacies.
- Is inadequacy countable?
- Inadequacy is a countable and uncountable noun.
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