English Explanatory Dictionary

adequacy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality of being sufficient, adequate or able to meet the needs.

Pronunciation

/ˈædɪkwəsi/ /ˈædəkwəsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-adequacy.wav

Word forms

adequacy adequacies

Etymology

From adequate + -cy.

Synonyms

adequacy enoughness sufficience sufficiency

Antonyms

lack

Derived words

capital adequacy delusion of adequacy
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