Ebapiisavad
ebapiisavad is an Estonian adjective form meaning "inadequate" or "insufficient." It is used to describe plural nouns that do not meet a required standard or sufficiency. The base adjective is ebapiisav, formed with the negating prefix eba- (not) and the root piisav (adequate). The plural nominative form ebapiisavad describes multiple items that are inadequate.
In grammar, ebapiisavad declines like other Estonian adjectives and agrees with the noun it modifies in number
Usage: The term is commonly found in analytical, academic, or formal writing to critique methods, data, conditions,
Examples in Estonian with translations:
- ebapiisavad andmed — inadequate data
- ebapiisavad tingimused — inadequate conditions
- ebapiisavad lahendused — inadequate solutions
- ebapiisavad põhjused — inadequate reasons
See also: piisav (adequate); ebapiisavus (inadequacy); eba- prefix, used to form negations.
This term helps express critical judgments about sufficiency and quality in research, policy, and evaluation contexts.