Adequation

Pronunciation: /ˌædɪˈkweɪʃən/

Definitions of adequation

noun Adequation is a noun that refers to the act of making something adequate or suitable for a particular purpose.

Example Sentences

A1 The adequation of the ingredients in the recipe is important for its success.

A2 Students are learning about the adequation of supply and demand in economics class.

B1 The adequation between theory and practice is crucial in this field.

B2 The company is striving for adequation between its goals and its employees' skills.

C1 The researcher's work demonstrates a high level of adequation with current scientific knowledge.

C2 The artist's work shows a deep understanding and adequation with the cultural context in which it was created.

Examples of adequation in a Sentence

formal The adequation of the data to the research question was thoroughly examined.

informal We need to make sure the data matches up with the research question.

slang The data better be on point with the research question.

figurative The data and research question need to dance in perfect harmony.

Grammatical Forms of adequation

• plural: adequations
• comparative: more adequate
• superlative: most adequate
• present tense: adequates
• future tense: will adequat
• perfect tense: has adequated
• continuous tense: is adequating
• singular: adequation
• positive degree: adequate
• infinitive: to adequat
• gerund: adequating
• participle: adequated

Origin and Evolution of adequation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin and French

Story behind the word: The word 'adequation' originated from Latin through the French word 'adéquation'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a mathematical context to describe the process of making something equal or suitable, 'adequation' has evolved to also refer to the act of making something adequate or satisfactory in various contexts.