adequate

Definition

Examples

We need an adequate supply of parts before starting production.

Word Family

Synonyms

• sufficientof a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
• enoughan adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
• satisfactorygiving satisfaction

Collocations

• Easy adequate rest
  describing adequate rest (having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task)
• Medium adequate compensation package
  describing adequate compensation package (having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task)
• Hard adequate safeguards against fraud
  describing adequate safeguards against fraud (having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task)
• Very Hard adequate restitution for inflicted harm
  describing adequate restitution for inflicted harm (having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task)