Synonyms of adequate
5 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for adequate is sufficient. Other synonyms of adequate are acceptable and satisfactory.
Synonyms and similar words for adequate
adjectiveEqual to or fulfilling some requirement.
- acceptableBarely worthy, less than excellent; passable.
- correspondent
- proportionate
- satisfactoryDone to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient.
- sufficientPossessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.
Opposite of adequate
adjectiveEqual to or fulfilling some requirement.
- inadequateNot adequate; lacking in quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.
Meaning of adequate
- adjective Equal to or fulfilling some requirement.
- determiner A sufficient amount of; enough.
- verb To equalize; to make adequate.
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Questions about synonyms of adequate
- What is another word for adequate?
- Adequate has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sufficient, acceptable and satisfactory.
- What is the opposite of adequate?
- The opposite of adequate is inadequate.
- What does adequate mean?
- Adequate means equal to or fulfilling some requirement.
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