adequate
/ˈæd.ə.kwɪt/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Equal to or fulfilling some requirement.
Adjective
Examples
powers adequate to a great work
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A sufficient amount of; enough.
Determiner
Examples
We have adequate money for the journey.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “adequate” mean?
Equal to or fulfilling some requirement.
Is “adequate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.