adequately — in a way that is satisfactory or acceptable in quantity or quality; sufficiently
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is satisfactory or acceptable in quantity or quality; sufficiently
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædɪkwətli/
Korean meaning: 충분히, 적절히, 만족스럽게
Korean pronunciation: **애**디콰틀리
Example Sentences
- My roommate thinks washing dishes with just water adequately cleans them.
- The company failed to adequately compensate its employees for overtime work.
- He thought wearing socks with sandals would adequately protect his feet in winter.
adequately
ADVERB//ˈædɪkwətli//
in a way that is satisfactory or acceptable in quantity or quality; sufficiently
The chef adequately portions sauce onto each dinner plate
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Studying adequately lately, scores improved greatly!
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Origin
From Latin 'adaequatus' (made equal to), derived from 'ad-' (to) + 'aequatus' (made equal), combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly' to form an adverb indicating manner or degree.
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“My roommate thinks washing dishes with just water adequately cleans them.”
“The company failed to adequately compensate its employees for overtime work.”
“He thought wearing socks with sandals would adequately protect his feet in winter.”
“The research paper did not adequately cite its sources.”
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