Word Type

Adjective

Verb

Determiner

Adjective

The word "adequate" can be used as adjective, verb, determiner and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

inadequate inadequate

Derived Terms

adequate intake adequately adequateness inadequate unadequate

Related Terms

adequacy adequation adequative

Related Terms

equal equalize proportionate satisfactory sufficient

Similar Terms

adequate to adequate to capable competent competent equal to satisfactory sufficient sufficient up to

Synonym Network

fair to middling

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