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adequate

[ˈædɪkwət]

adequate Definition

  • 1satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity
  • 2enough 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

Phrases with adequate

  • 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.

  • just enough to meet the minimum requirements

    Example

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

  • 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.

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