Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Sufficient enough to meet the required needs or standards.
Adequate
/ˈædɪkwət/Synonyms:
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Examples:
'I fancy that should be entirely adequate, sir.'The committee recommended "adequate support for a thorough investigation."Adequate funds would be forthcoming.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word adaequatus, past participle of adaequare meaning to make equal, which is composed of ad- (to) and aequare (make equal).
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