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inˈadequately, adv.
[f. prec. + -ly2.]
In an inadequate manner or degree; insufficiently.
a1691Boyle (J.), These pores they may either exactly fill, or but inadequately. 1736Butler Anal. ii. vi. Wks. 1874 I. 244 Signs often can be no more than inadequately expressive of the things signified. 1843Prescott Mexico (1850) I. 215 He..was very inadequately provided with supplies. |