​enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or need. They'll need an adequate supply of hot water.

There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective adequate, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and ...

in a way that is enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or need opposite inadequately.

[uncountable] ​the fact of being enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or need. The adequacy of the security arrangements has ...

4 дня назад · enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose: Have we got adequate food for 20 guests? I didn't have adequate time to prepare.

1not enough; not good enough inadequate supplies inadequate for something The system is inadequate for the tasks it has to perform. · 2(of people) not able, or ...

The meaning of ADEQUATE is sufficient for a specific need or requirement; also : good enough : of a quality that is good or acceptable : of a quality that ...

Browse Academic Word List from adequate to predictable in Oxford Learner's Dictionary ... adequate · domesticate · erroneous · inadequate · access 1 ...

Adequate definition: as much or as good as necessary for some requirement or purpose; fully sufficient, suitable, or fit (often followed by to or for).