/ ˈædɪkwət; NAmE / adjective
adequate (for sth) | adequate (to do sth) enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or need :
an adequate supply of hot water
The room was small but adequate.
The space available is not adequate for our needs.
There is a lack of adequate provision for disabled students.
He didn't give an adequate answer to the question.
training that is adequate to meet the future needs of industry
OPP inadequate
► ad·equacy / ˈædɪkwəsi; NAmE / noun [ U ]:
The adequacy of the security arrangements has been questioned.
OPP inadequacy
► ad·equate·ly adverb :
Are you adequately insured?
OPP inadequately
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WORD ORIGIN
early 17th cent.: from Latin adaequatus made equal to, past participle of the verb adaequare , from ad- to + aequus equal.