adequately
Translation
sufficiently, satisfactorily
Examples
Are you adequately prepared for the exam?
Are you adequately prepared for the exam?
The problem was not adequately addressed.
The problem was not adequately addressed.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) adequately to do (sth.) in a sufficient way The team performed adequately.
adequately ((adjective/adverb)) sufficiently (adjective/adverb) The room was adequately lit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sufficiently, satisfactorily, enough; Antonyms: inadequately, insufficiently
Etymology
From the adjective 'adequate' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This is the adverb form of 'adequate'. It describes doing something in a way that is sufficient or satisfactory.