Adequateness

Pronunciation: /ˈædɪkwətnəs/

Definitions of adequateness

noun the quality or state of being adequate; sufficiency for a particular purpose

Example Sentences

A1 The adequateness of the food supply was a concern for the villagers.

A2 The teacher assessed the students' work for its adequateness in meeting the learning objectives.

B1 The company is committed to maintaining the adequateness of their safety protocols.

B2 The project manager emphasized the importance of the adequateness of the budget allocation.

C1 The researcher's findings were questioned for their adequateness in supporting the hypothesis.

C2 The lawyer argued for the adequateness of the evidence presented in court.

Examples of adequateness in a Sentence

formal The adequateness of the research findings was confirmed by multiple peer reviews.

informal I doubt the adequateness of his excuses for being late all the time.

slang Her outfit was on point, showing the adequateness of her fashion sense.

figurative The artist's painting captured the essence of adequateness in simplicity.

Grammatical Forms of adequateness

• plural: adequatenesses
• comparative: more adequate
• superlative: most adequate
• present tense: adequateness
• future tense: will be adequate
• perfect tense: has been adequate
• continuous tense: is being adequate
• singular: adequateness
• positive degree: adequate
• infinitive: to be adequate
• gerund: adequateness
• participle: adequate

Origin and Evolution of adequateness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adequateness' originated from the Latin word 'adēquātus' which means 'made equal'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'adequateness' has retained its original meaning of being sufficient or satisfactory, but has also evolved to encompass the idea of being appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose.