ADEQUATENESS

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

The quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily:

Example:

he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule

Synonyms:

adequacy; adequateness

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Hypernyms ("adequateness" is a kind of...):

satisfactoriness (the quality of giving satisfaction sufficient to meet a demand or requirement)

Attribute:

adequate; equal (having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task)

inadequate; unequal (lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task)

Derivation:

adequate (having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task)

adequate (about average; acceptable)

adequate (sufficient for the purpose)