Adequately: meaning, definitions and examples

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adequately

 

[ ˈædɪkwətli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a satisfactory or acceptable manner

Adequately is an adverb that means to do something in a satisfactory or acceptable manner. It implies that the action or task is performed to a sufficient degree. Adequately can be used to describe how well something is done or how well it meets the required standards.

Synonyms

competently, satisfactorily, sufficiently.

Examples of usage

  • The project was completed adequately within the given time frame.
  • She was able to adequately address all the concerns raised during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "adequately" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adequadamente

🇮🇳 उचित रूप से

🇩🇪 angemessen

🇮🇩 dengan memadai

🇺🇦 адекватно

🇵🇱 odpowiednio

🇯🇵 適切に (tekisetsu ni)

🇫🇷 adéquatement

🇪🇸 adecuadamente

🇹🇷 uygun şekilde

🇰🇷 적절하게 (jeokjeolhage)

🇸🇦 بشكل كافٍ

🇨🇿 adekvátně

🇸🇰 primerane

🇨🇳 适当地 (shìdàng de)

🇸🇮 ustrezno

🇮🇸 nægilega

🇰🇿 лайықты түрде

🇬🇪 საკმაოდ

🇦🇿 müvafiq şəkildə

🇲🇽 adecuadamente

Etymology

The word 'adequately' originated from the Latin word 'adequātus', which means 'made equal'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of adequacy has been a key principle in various fields such as philosophy, psychology, and education, emphasizing the idea of meeting the necessary requirements or standards.

See also: adequacy, inadequate, inadequately.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,325, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.