adequate

Definition

  • adjective: enough for some need or requirement
  • adjective: sufficient for a specific requirement
  • synonyms: sufficient, suitable, competent

Examples

  • Environmentalists doubt the 'adequacy' of the regulations. [=doubt that the regulations are adequate]

  • The school lunch should be 'adequate' to meet the nutritional needs of growing children.

  • Be sure to allow 'adequate' [='sufficient, enough'] time for the paint to dry.

Movie quotes

  • (..) a high probability... that two gunmen fired at the motorcade. The Committee concluded that President Kennedy... did not receive adequate Secret Service protection in Dallas, that the CIA was deficient in sharing information before and after, that the Justice Department and Warren Commission... (..)
    2009 Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup