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adequate
Definitions
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adjective
Sufficient
or
satisfactory
in
quantity
or
quality
to
meet
a
need
or
requirement
.
The
food
supply
was
adequate
for
the
entire
village
.
Her
performance
was
adequate
,
but
not
outstanding
.
The
room
was
adequate
for
our
meeting
needs
.
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Language
Latin
Original word
adaequatus
Word parts
ad (to) + aequus (equal)
Originally meant
made equal to
Background
The word 'adequate' comes from the Latin 'adaequatus', meaning 'made equal to'. It entered English in the 17th century, reflecting the idea of being equal to a need or requirement.