Adequate

Pronunciation: /ˈædɪkwət/

Definitions of adequate

adjective Adequate is an adjective that describes something as being enough or sufficient for a particular purpose.

Example Sentences

A1 I have an adequate amount of food for the picnic.

A2 She has adequate experience for the job.

B1 The hotel room was adequate for our needs.

B2 The company provided adequate training for the new employees.

C1 The research was conducted with adequate methodology.

C2 The defense attorney presented an adequate case in court.

Examples of adequate in a Sentence

formal It is important to ensure that all employees receive adequate training before starting their new roles.

informal Make sure you have adequate supplies before we head out on our camping trip.

slang I need to get an adequate amount of sleep tonight so I can function properly tomorrow.

figurative The team's performance was adequate, but we need to strive for excellence in the next competition.

Grammatical Forms of adequate

• past tense: adequately
• plural: adequates
• comparative: more adequate
• superlative: most adequate
• present tense: adequate
• future tense: will be adequate
• perfect tense: has been adequate
• continuous tense: is being adequate
• singular: adequate
• positive degree: adequate
• infinitive: to adequate
• gerund: adequating
• participle: adequated

Origin and Evolution of adequate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adequate' originated from the Latin word 'adaequātus', which means 'made equal to'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adequate' has evolved to mean sufficient or satisfactory, indicating that something meets a certain standard or requirement.