Adequately Meaning in English
word · lemma: adequate
ˈædəkwətɫi/, /ˈædəkwɪtɫi
AD-uh-kwit-lee
ˈædɪkwətli
AD-ih-kwut-lee
Definition
In a way that is good enough for a particular purpose, or enough to meet the needs or requirements of a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and neutral contexts. Common with verbs like 'explain', 'prepare', 'respond', etc. Implies being enough, but not more than necessary. Not as positive as 'well'; 'adequately' means meeting the basic standard, not going beyond.
Spanish: adecuadamente - suficientementePortuguese (BR): adequadamente - suficientementePortuguese (PT): adequadamente - suficientementeChinese (Simplified): 充分地 - 足够地Chinese (Traditional): 充分地 - 足夠地Hindi: ठीक से - पर्याप्त रूप सेArabic: بشكل كافٍ - بشكل مناسبBengali: যথাযথভাবে - পর্যাপ্তভাবেRussian: достаточно - адекватноJapanese: 適切に - 十分にVietnamese: đủ - một cách đầy đủKorean: 적절하게 - 충분히Turkish: yeterince - uygun şekildeUrdu: مناسب طور پر - کافی حد تکIndonesian: secara memadai - dengan cukup
Example Sentences
He answered the questions adequately.
basic
The room is adequately heated in winter.
basic
Make sure the tools are adequately cleaned.
basic
She didn’t feel adequately prepared for the test.
natural
Your explanation covered the topic adequately, but some details were missing.
natural
Not all employees feel they are adequately compensated for their work.
natural