adequate — satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity; enough for a particular purpose
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity; enough for a particular purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædɪkwət/
Korean meaning: 충분한, 적절한; 특정 목적에 맞는 만족스러운 품질이나 양을 가진
Korean pronunciation: 애-더-쿼트 (강세: 애)
Example Sentences
- My mom said my room cleaning was 'adequate' - which means I barely passed the mom inspection test!
- The Wi-Fi speed is adequate for streaming, but don't expect miracles during peak hours.
- The government must ensure adequate funding for public education.
adequate
ADJECTIVE//ˈædɪkwət//
satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity; enough for a particular purpose
Good enough, satisfactory work
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Origin
From Latin 'adequatus', the past participle of 'adequare', meaning 'to make equal to'. It combines 'ad-' (to) and 'æquus' (equal).
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“My mom said my room cleaning was 'adequate' - which means I barely passed the mom inspection test!”
“The Wi-Fi speed is adequate for streaming, but don't expect miracles during peak hours.”
“The government must ensure adequate funding for public education.”
“Students need adequate sleep to perform well on exams.”
“The company's response to the crisis was adequate but not exceptional.”
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