Meaning & Definition of Adequately in English
English⟶
Adequately
sufficiently, to a satisfactory level
Pronunciation:
/ˈædɪkwətli/Part of Speech:
adverbDetailed Definitions
Definition: In a manner that is satisfactory or acceptable, though not outstanding.
Example Sentence: The report was adequately prepared, but it lacked depth.
Definition: To a degree that is enough to meet the needs or requirements.
Example Sentence: She was adequately trained for the job.
Etymology
Origin: From Latin 'adequare', meaning 'to make equal or level'.
Synonyms
sufficientlyacceptablycompetently
Common Phrases and Expressions
- adequately equipped: having enough supplies or resources for a task.
- adequately prepared: having made sufficient preparations.
- adequately informed: having enough information about a topic.
Translations
- Spanish: adecuadamente
- French: de manière adéquate
- German: angemessen
- Russian: адекватно
Related Words
- adequate: sufficient for a specific requirement.
- adequacy: the quality of being adequate; enough.
- adequateness: the state of being adequate.
Slang Meanings of adequately
Meaning: Good enough to get by.
Example Sentence: That exam was adequately tough, but I managed.
Meaning: Just okay.
Example Sentence: The meal was adequately decent, nothing special.