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Meaning of adequately
The primary meaning of "adequately" is to a satisfactory or acceptable degree.
Etymology of adequately
The word "adequately" has its roots in the Latin word "adequatus," which means "made equal to" or "suited," and is possible.def0defaut," which means "lack" or "shortcoming."
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is sufficient or acceptable.
Synonyms
sufficiently
satisfactorily
competently
effectively
efficiently
properly
suitably
appropriately
fitly
correctly
rightly
justly
fairly
reasonably
moderately
passably
tolerably
acceptably
decently
reasonably well
well enough
adequately enough
sufficiently well
perfectly
excellently
exceptionally
outstandingly
remarkably
impressively
commendably
laudably
praiseworthily
creditably
honorably
Definitions
- To a sufficient or acceptable degree
- * In a way that is satisfactory or acceptable
- * To a degree that is enough or sufficient
Usage Examples
- The company has adequately prepared for the potential risks and challenges.
- * She adequately addressed the issues and concerns raised by the audience.
- * The new policy has been implemented adequately to ensure public safety.
Antonyms
inadequately
insufficiently
unsatisfactorily
incompetently
ineffectively
inefficiently
improperly
unsuitably
inappropriately
incorrectly
wrongly
unjustly
unfairly
unreasonably
excessively
poorly
badly
deficiently
inadequately
insufficiently
poorly
badly
deficiently
subpar
suboptimally
substandardly
unacceptably