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/
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 small heater warms the cabin adequately on this snowy night.
The village was supplied adequately with clean water.
She prepared adequately, performed successfully, and smiled confidently.
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🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
adequate (ad- (to) + -equate (make equal), from Latin aequus (equal)) + -ly (adverb suffix indicating manner) = adequately
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📝Examples
“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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