Adequate

/ˈædɪkwət/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Sufficient in quantity, quality, or degree to meet the needs or requirements.

The food provided at the event was adequate for all the guests.

Acceptable but not exceptionally good.

His performance in the examination was adequate, allowing him to pass the course.

Meeting the minimum standard; satisfactory.

The report was adequate, covering most of the necessary points, but lacking depth.

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

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

meh

The food was mehh, just adequate.

good enough

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