adequate
adjectiveHow many syllables in adequate?
There are 3 syllables in the word adequate.Divide adequate into syllables:
ad · e · quate
How to pronounce adequate:
Definition of adequate:
- adequate (adjective):
- sufficient for a specific need or requirement
- good enough of a quality that is good or acceptable
- just enough in amount or just good enough in quality
- having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task.
- of a quality that is acceptable but not better than acceptable
Synonyms for adequate:
acceptable
adequacy
adequateness
all right
appropriate
capable
competent
decent
equal
equal to
fairish
fine
good
minimal
ok
okay
passable
respectable
satisfactory
serviceable
suitable
tolerable
up to
useful
worthy
Antonyms for adequate:
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abject
abnormal
abominable
abysmal
appalling
atrocious
awful
bad
below par
below standard
blocked
brilliant
cheap
corrupt
crummy
defective
deficient
deplorable
diabolical
different
dire
direful
disagreeable
disappointing
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