enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or need an adequate supply of hot water The room was small but adequate. There is a lack of adequate access for disabled students. He didn't give an adequate answer to the question. adequate for something The space available is not adequate for our needs. adequate to do something training that is adequate to meet the future needs of the industry opposite inadequate
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noun [uncountable] The adequacy of the security arrangements has been questioned. opposite inadequacy Are you adequately insured? opposite inadequatelySee adequate in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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