ADEQUATE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

Example: she had adequate training; her training was adequate; she was adequate to the job; he was equal to the task

Part of speech: Adjective

sufficient for the purpose

Example: an adequate income; the food was adequate; a decent wage; enough food; food enough

Part of speech: Adjective

about average; acceptable

Example: more than adequate as a secretary

Equal, Fair to middling, Enough, Tolerable, Decent

The word "adequate" comes from Latin adaequatus.

Many Latin words entered English twice—once through French and once through direct borrowing.