Word: inadequately
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: in
ad
e
quate
ly
Definition: In an inadequate manner.
Morphemes:
Affix: in-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Added to nouns to mean lacking or without
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in-
Language: la
Decoded: in-
Meaning: not
Affix: adequate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To equalize; to make adequate.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad
Language: la
Decoded: ad
PoS: Preposition
Meaning: up to
Affix: aequare
Language: la
Decoded: aequare
Meaning: to make equal
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.