adequate
Elementary/ˈædɪkwət/
- adjective
- Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity
adequate in a sentence
- “The apartment was small but adequate for his needs.”
- “The garden hasn't been getting adequate water.”
- “The food was more than adequate for the six of us.”
- “The school lunch should be adequate to meet the nutritional needs of growing children.”
What does “adequate” mean?
adequate (adjective) means satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity. It is pronounced /ˈædɪkwət/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "adequate" mean?
- adequate (adjective) means: Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity
- How do you pronounce "adequate"?
- "adequate" is pronounced /ˈædɪkwət/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "adequate" in a sentence?
- Here is "adequate" used in a sentence: The apartment was small but adequate for his needs.
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