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adequate
enough for a particular need
Synonyms
- sufficient
- enough
- satisfactory
Antonyms
- insufficient
- inadequate
adequate in a sentence
We packed adequate food for the afternoon hike.
The small tent provided adequate shelter during the light rain.
Where it comes from
From Latin adaequare 'to make equal'
Memory hook
ADEQUATE sounds like ADD A QUART—add enough to meet the need.
Read it in context
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