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adequate

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Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · verb

    To equalize; to make adequate.

  2. Meaning 2 · verb

    To equal.

  3. Meaning 3 · adjective

    Equal to or fulfilling some requirement.

    “an adequate definition”

How this word is used

  • Everyday “an adequate definition”
  • Academic “In academic writing, “adequate” can carry a precise technical sense.”
  • Business “In business contexts, “adequate” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”

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Synonyms

acceptable correspondent proportionate satisfactory sufficient

Antonyms

inadequate

Related words

adequately

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meticulous

/məˈtɪkjʊləs/

adjective

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

“She kept meticulous notes during the lecture.”

Difficulty 3 general
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