adequate

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adequate

(adjective)

Meaning

sufficient or suitable for a purpose

Example

"The resources provided were adequate for the project’s needs."

Synonyms

satisfactoryacceptable

Antonyms

insufficientinadequate

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'adaequatus', meaning 'equal to'.
Related word forms
  • noun: adequacy
  • adverb: adequately

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