adequately
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
In an adequate manner.
Adverb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Sufficient to satisfy a requirement or meet a need; sufficiently; satisfactorily.
Adverb
Examples
A loving relationship with a proper companion animal, a relationship that adequately provides for the animal's physical and psychological needs, is not at all inconsistent with the principles and advocacy of animal rights.
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 “adequately” mean?
In an adequate manner.
Is “adequately” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.