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Definition of Adequate
1. Adjective. Having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task. "He was equal to the task"
Exact synonyms: Equal
Attributes: Adequacy, Adequateness
Similar to: Adequate To, Capable, Equal To, Up To, Competent
Also: Satisfactory
Derivative terms: Adequateness
Antonyms: Inadequate
Attributes: Adequacy, Adequateness
Similar to: Adequate To, Capable, Equal To, Up To, Competent
Also: Satisfactory
Derivative terms: Adequateness
Antonyms: Inadequate
2. Adjective. Sufficient for the purpose. "Food enough"
3. Adjective. About average; acceptable. "More than adequate as a secretary"
Exact synonyms: Fair To Middling, Passable, Tolerable
Similar to: Satisfactory
Derivative terms: Adequateness
Similar to: Satisfactory
Derivative terms: Adequateness
Definition of Adequate
1. a. Equal to some requirement; proportionate, or correspondent; fully sufficient; as, powers adequate to a great work; an adequate definition.
2. v. t. To equalize; to make adequate.
Definition of Adequate
1. sufficient for a specific requirement [adj]
Medical Definition of Adequate
1. Satisfactory in quantity or quality, sufficient. (18 Nov 1997)