Adequate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WEBThe meaning of ADEQUATE is sufficient for a specific need or requirement; also : good enough : of a quality that is good or acceptable : of a quality that is acceptable but not better than acceptable. How to use adequate in a sentence.
ADEQUATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
WEBADEQUATE definition: 1. enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose: 2. enough or satisfactory for a particular…. Learn more.
ADEQUATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
WEBAdequate definition: as much or as good as necessary for some requirement or purpose; fully sufficient, suitable, or fit (often followed by to or for). See examples of ADEQUATE used in a sentence.
ADEQUATE Synonyms: 151 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster
WEBSynonyms for ADEQUATE: decent, satisfactory, good, fine, okay, acceptable, OK, serviceable; Antonyms of ADEQUATE: insufficient, inadequate, lacking, unsatisfactory, deficient, unacceptable, improper, wanting.
ADEQUATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
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Adequate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
WEBWhen you want to say that something is enough or good enough for a particular need, use the adjective adequate. You might have an adequate amount of flour for a batch of pancakes, but not a lot extra.
adequate adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...
WEBDefinition of adequate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
ADEQUATE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary
WEBadequate adjective (QUITE GOOD) B2. good enough, but not very good: The sound quality isn't exceptional but it's adequate for everyday use. Opposite. inadequate.
Adequate - definition of adequate by The Free Dictionary
WEB1. as much or as good as necessary for some requirement or purpose; fully sufficient, suitable, or fit. 2. barely sufficient or suitable. 3. Law. reasonably sufficient for starting legal action. [1610–20; < Latin adaequātus matched, past participle of adaequāre. See ad -, equal, -ate 1] ad′e•quate•ly, adv.
ADEQUATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
WEB3 days ago · If something is adequate, there is enough of it or it is good enough to be used or accepted.
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