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Definition of adequate - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
sufficiencyequal to a requirement or need
- The food was adequate for the guests.
2.
resourceshaving enough resources to meet a task
- She has adequate skills for the job.
3.
averageRare acceptable but not exceptionalRare
- His performance was adequate, not outstanding.
Expressions with adequate
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acceptable in quality or quantity
The food was adequate to satisfy our hunger.
sufficient prior warning given so affected people can prepare or respond
The tenant argued that the landlord failed to provide adequate notice before eviction.
legal relief considered enough to fix or compensate a proven wrong
The court found that money damages provided an adequate remedy.
payment or promise seen as enough value to support a contract
The court found no adequate consideration for the transfer of property.
Origin of adequate
Latin, adaequatus (made equal)
Terms with adequate included in their meaning
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satisfactory adequate
indicate something is satisfactory or meets expectations
adequate
acceptable or satisfactory in quality
satisfaction
in a satisfactory or adequate manner
sufficient size
sufficiently large or adequate in size
time
adequate duration for a particular purpose
adequate
sufficient to meet a need without excess
adequacy
sufficient or adequate
sufficiency
adequate or sufficient for a purpose
adequate
sufficient for the purpose
quality
adequate or reasonable, but not excellent
inadequate
almost not adequate
measurement
almost not adequate
adequate
satisfactory despite not being perfect
sufficiency
be sufficient or adequate for a purpose
sufficiency
acceptable or adequate for the purpose
sufficiency
barely sufficient or adequate
fairness
proper or adequate
adequate
enough to meet a need or purpose
adequacy
to an adequate degree
insufficient
not nearly sufficient or adequate for a purpose
child care
temporary home for children without adequate family care
inadequate representation
having less than adequate representation in a context
adequacy
barely sufficient or adequate
able enough
adequate for a specific purpose
Examples of adequate in a sentence
The shelter provided adequate protection from the storm. The team has adequate funds for the project. His explanation was adequate for the audience. The meal was adequate for a quick lunch. Her explanation was adequate but lacked depth.
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- French:adéquat, approprié, ...
- German:ausreichend, befriedigend, ...
- Italian:adeguato, idoneo, ...
- Spanish:adecuado, idóneo, ...
- Portuguese:suficiente, adequadas, ...
- Chinese:足够的, 适当的, ...
- Japanese:十分な, 足りる, ...
- Arabic:كَافٍ, مُلائِم, ...
- Hebrew:מַסְפִּיק, סָבִיר, ...
- Russian:достаточный, адекватный, ...
- Ukrainian:достатній, задовільний, ...
- Hindi:पर्याप्त, काफी, ...
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