adequate

[ˈædɪkwət]

adequate Definition

• 1. satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity
• 2. enough or good enough for a particular purpose

Using adequate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adequate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The hotel room was adequate for our needs.

• Example

  The company's safety measures were not adequate.

• Example

  She has an adequate income to support her family.

adequate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for adequate

• acceptable
• suitable
• sufficient

Antonyms for adequate

• inadequate
• insufficient
• unsatisfactory

Phrases with adequate

• adequate to the task

  having the necessary qualities or abilities to accomplish a particular job or goal

  Example

  I believe that I am adequate to the task of managing this project.

• barely adequate

  just enough to meet the minimum requirements

  Example

  The food was barely adequate, but at least it was edible.

• adequate compensation

  a fair amount of money paid to someone who has suffered loss or injury

  Example

  The company offered adequate compensation to the employees who were laid off.

Origins of adequate

from Latin 'adaequatus', meaning 'equalized'

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Summary: adequate in Brief

'Adequate' [ˈædɪkwət] means satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity, and enough or good enough for a particular purpose. It is often used to describe things like hotel rooms, income, and safety measures. Phrases like 'adequate to the task' and 'barely adequate' denote having the necessary qualities or abilities to accomplish a particular job or goal, and just enough to meet the minimum requirements, respectively.