Adequate (IPA: /ˈædəˌkweɪt/, /ˈædəkwət/)
| Adequate (a.) |
Equal to some requirement; proportionate, or correspondent; fully sufficient; as, powers adequate to a great work; an adequate definition. |
| Adequate (a.) |
To equalize; to make adequate. |
| Adequate (a.) |
To equal. |
| Adequate Synonyms |
Adequate To, Satisfactory, Capable, Competent, Equal To, Up To |
| Adequate Synonyms |
Sufficient, Decent, Enough |
| Adequate Synonyms |
Tolerable, Satisfactory, Fair To Middling, Passable |
Adequate Rhymes
Adequate, Adequate |
Inadequate, Inadequate |
| Spanish Translation |
Adequate in Spanish is Adecuado |
| Tagalog Translation |
Adequate in Tagalog is Adekuwado |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " Forecasting by bureaucrats tends to be used for anxiety relief rather than for adequate policy making." - Prediction |
| Example Sentence (Quote) "If all else fails immortality can always be assured by adequate error." - John Kenneth Galbraith |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " Justice can be peaceably and effectually administered there only where there is recognised authority and adequate power." - Henry Bickersteth, 1st Baron Langdale |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " When starting out, ensure your business has adequate capital for growth." - Sudhir Ruparelia |
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