Definition of: adequate

(ad′ə·kwit) adjective
1. Equal to what is required; suitable to the case or occasion; fully sufficient.
2. Equal in size, extent, value, etc. [<L adaequatus. pp. of adaequare <ad-to + aequus equal]
—ad·e·qua·cy (ad′ə·kwə·sē), ad′e·quate·ness noun
—ad′e·quate·ly adverb Synonyms: commensurate, enough, equal, fit, fitting, plentiful, satisfactory, sufficient. Adequate, commensurate, enough, and sufficient signify equal to some given occasion or work. Commensurate is the more precise and learned word, signifying that which exactly measures the matter in question. Work is satisfactory if it satisfies those for whom it is done, while it may be very poor work judged by some higher standard. Compare AMPLE, COMPETENT. Antonyms: inadequate, insufficient, unequal, unfit, unsatisfactory.