Synonyms

adequately

American

[ad-i-kwit-lee] / ˈæd ɪ kwɪt li /

adverb

in a way that is sufficient, suitable, effective, or appropriate.

The professor’s vague response failed to adequately answer our questions.
The clinic needs to be appropriately staffed with permanently employed and adequately trained personnel.

Other Word Forms

preadequately adverb
quasi-adequately adverb
superadequately adverb

Etymology

Origin of adequately

adequate ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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He said Britain needs to adequately encourage research and development through tax incentives and partnerships with academic institutions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Can a young investor, without actually living through a bear market, study enough history to adequately fill his memory bank?

From MarketWatch

When children eat adequately, they perform better in school.

From Salon

DWP faces lawsuits filed by homeowners, who argue the utility failed to prepare for and adequately respond to the fire.

From Los Angeles Times

None of the UK's four nations were adequately prepared for the sudden and enormous task of educating most children in their homes, the inquiry adds.

From BBC

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