English dictionary

adequacy

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily:

noun.attribute

Examples
He questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule.

Synonyms adequateness

Antonyms inadequacy inadequateness

Source: WordNet 3.0
the quality of being sufficient for the end in view

noun.attribute

Synonyms sufficiency

Antonyms deficiency inadequacy insufficiency

Source: WordNet 3.0
The state or quality of being adequate, proportionate, or sufficient; a sufficiency for a particular purpose; as, the <i>adequacy</i> of supply to the expenditure.

noun

Source: webster1913