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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

inadequacy

IPA: /ˌɪn.əˈdɛk.wə.si/

KK: /ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/

noun

Definition: A situation where something is not enough or not good enough; a lack of quality or ability.

Example: She felt a sense of inadequacy when comparing herself to her peers.

inadequate

IPA: /ɪnˈædɪkwət/

KK: /ɪnˈædɪkwət/

adjective

Definition: Not enough to meet a need or requirement; lacking in quality or quantity.

Example: The resources provided for the project were inadequate, leading to delays.

inadequateness

IPA: /ɪnˈædɪkwət.nəs/

KK: /ɪnˈædɪkwətnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being insufficient or not good enough for a particular purpose or requirement.

Example: The inadequateness of the resources led to project delays.

inadmissibility

IPA: /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ɪnədˈmɪsəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition or quality of being not allowed or accepted, especially in a legal or formal context.

Example: The inadmissibility of the evidence led to the case being dismissed.

inadmissible

IPA: /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbl/

KK: /ɪnədˈmɪsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Not allowed or accepted, especially in a legal context.

Example: The judge ruled that the evidence was inadmissible in court.

inadmissibly

IPA: /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəblɪ/

KK: /ɪnədˈmɪsəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that is not allowed or accepted, often referring to rules or standards.

Example: The evidence was presented inadmissibly in court, leading to its rejection.

inadvertence

IPA: /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəns/

KK: /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

noun

Definition: A mistake made because someone was not paying attention or did not mean to do something.

Example: The error was due to his inadvertence during the meeting.

inadvertency

IPA: /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənsi/

KK: /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənsi/

noun

Definition: The state of being inattentive or careless, often leading to mistakes or accidents.

Example: His inadvertency caused the project to be delayed.

inadvertent

IPA: /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtənt/

KK: /ˌɪnədˈvɜrtənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that happens by accident or without intention, often due to a lack of attention or care.

Example: His inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project.

inadvertently

IPA: /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəntli/

KK: /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not intentional; by accident or mistake.

Example: She inadvertently sent the email to the wrong person.

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