How do you spell Inadequate?
Correct spelling
inadequate
Remember: IN + ADEQUATE. Keep the E in adequate when adding the prefix.
Why is inadequate spelled this way?
From IN (not) + ADEQUATE. Something inadequate is not equal to the task — falling short of what the situation demands.
Common misspellings of inadequate
inadaquateinadequitinadecuateinadiquate
Example
The fire escape was inadequate for a building of that size.