adequate

3 definitions • 9 examples

enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose:

Have we got adequate food for 20 guests?

I didn't have adequate time to prepare.

It's not a big salary but it's adequate for our needs.

The council's provision for the elderly is barely adequate (= is not enough).

[ + to infinitive ] Will future oil supplies be adequate to meet world needs?

enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose:

He didn’t have adequate time to prepare for the exam.

enough or good enough for a particular purpose:

Staff did not receive adequate training.

adequate to do sth Our laws must be adequate to protect our citizens.

adequate for sth This printer should be perfectly adequate for your needs.