Definition & Meaning of "adequate"in English

adequate

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most adequate

Comparative

more adequate

gradable

domain

quality, evaluation, performance

satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity to meet a particular need or purpose

sufficient

due

Examples

With an adequate supply of water, the hikers could continue their journey through the desert.

about average; acceptable

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