adequate

/əˈdiːkwət/

Definitions

1. adjective

being or making enough to satisfy a need or demand; sufficient.

“The hotel’s breakfast was adequate, but not impressive.”

2. noun

a person who is adequate; a person of average ability.

“The team’s adequate player managed to save the game.”

3. verb

to make adequate or sufficient; to provide enough.

“The manager was able to adequately staff the new store.”

Synonyms

  • enough
  • sufficient

Antonyms

  • inadequate
  • insufficient