adequateness 1
noundomain: property
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule"
Hypernym
the quality of giving satisfaction sufficient to meet a demand or requirement
Attribute
adequate 1
adjective
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
inadequate 1
adjective
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
EnglishDerivationally related form
adequate 1
adjective
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
adequate 3
adjective
about average; acceptable
adequate 2
adjective
sufficient for the purpose
Attribute
adequate 1
adjective
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
inadequate 1
adjective
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
