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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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Example Sentence

The supply is adequate for demand.

供应量能满足需求。

Synonyms
enough sufficient
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
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.

  1. A sufficient
  2. B excessive
  3. C inadequate
  4. D minimal
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A — sufficient. “adequate” means adj. enough, sufficient

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The small tent provided ______ shelter for the two tired campers.

  1. A insufficient
  2. B scarce
  3. C lacking
  4. D adequate
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D — adequate. “adequate” means adj. enough, sufficient

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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.

How do you use “adequate” in a sentence?

The supply is adequate for demand. (供应量能满足需求。)

What are synonyms for “adequate”?

enough, sufficient — all close in meaning to adequate (adj. enough, sufficient).

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).

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