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ADEQUATENESS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily:
Example:
he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule
Synonyms:
adequacy; adequateness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("adequateness" is a kind of...):
satisfactoriness (the quality of giving satisfaction sufficient to meet a demand or requirement)
Attribute:
adequate; equal (having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task)
inadequate; unequal (lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task)
Derivation:
adequate (having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task)
adequate (about average; acceptable)
adequate (sufficient for the purpose)
