Meaning & Definition of word "Adequate"

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    Adequate

    /ˈædɪkwət/

    adjective:

    • 1. Sufficient in quantity, quality, or degree to meet the needs or requirements.
      • Example: The food provided at the event was adequate for all the guests.
    • 2. Acceptable but not exceptionally good.
      • Example: His performance in the examination was adequate, allowing him to pass the course.
    • 3. Meeting the minimum standard; satisfactory.
      • Example: The report was adequate, covering most of the necessary points, but lacking depth.

    Etymology

    Late Middle English: from Latin 'adequatus', from 'ad' meaning 'to' + 'aequare' meaning 'to make equal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    adequate supply:

    a supply that meets the basic needs

    adequate measure:

    a measure that is sufficient for a purpose

    adequate time:

    time that is sufficient to complete a task

    Related Words

    adequacy:

    the quality of being adequate; sufficiency.

    adequateness:

    the state of being adequate; satisfactory quality.

    Slang Meanings of adequate

    Meaning: meh

    Example Sentence: The food was mehh, just adequate.

    Meaning: good enough

    Example Sentence: It's not great, but it's good enough for now.