Middle

adequate

/ˈædɪkwət/

ad · e · quate ˈæd · ɪ · kwət

English Definition

adj. enough, sufficient

中文释义

足够的，适当的

Significado en Español

adecuado, suficiente

한국어 뜻

충분한, 적절한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

đầy đủ, thích hợp

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ad(to)+equ(equal)+ate(adjective).

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “adequate”: The water supply for the city was found to be barely adequate to meet the needs of its growing population.

A sufficient
B excessive
C inadequate
D minimal

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A — sufficient. “adequate” means adj. enough, sufficient

Common questions about “adequate”

What does “adequate” mean?

adequate — adj. enough, sufficient. In Chinese: 足够的，适当的.

How do you pronounce “adequate”?

adequate is pronounced /ˈædɪkwət/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ad · e · quate.

Is “adequate” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. adequate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “adequate”?

ad(to)+equ(equal)+ate(adjective).

Progress / 学习进度

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Mastered: 0 / 672 (0%)

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adequate

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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