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Meaning of nonadequate | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

Not adequate; inadequate.

Examples

“Faulty interpretation linked to limitation in resolution may result from various sources, such as attributing silver grains to inadequately resolved histological structures as well as from nonadequate consideration of the scatter of the radiation energy.”
“In an October 9, 1979 report Dr. Kattah stated that the cause of multiple sclerosis was unknown, that the course of an individual patient was unpredictable, and that "factors related with stress, poor hygiene and in general nonadequate health environment may result in exacerbation of the disease.””
“While unmarried black mothers are 1.51 times more likely to receive nonadequate prenatal care than married black mothers, unmarried white mothers are more than 3 times more likely to receive nonadequate prenatal care than married white mothers.”
“For example, if passing an adequate student is less important than failing a nonadequate student, then Q should be set at less than 1.”
“I can give you examples of adequate and nonadequate languages. For example, to use quantum mechanics in biology is not an adequate language, but to use mathematics in studying gene sequences is an adequate language.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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