adequacy
Translation
adequacy, sufficiency
Examples
They questioned the adequacy of the security measures.
They questioned the adequacy of the security measures.
The adequacy of his training was never in doubt.
The adequacy of his training was never in doubt.
Grammar Patterns
((the adequacy of sth.)) the quality of being enough for a particular purpose We must assess the adequacy of the plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sufficiency, suitability; Antonyms: inadequacy, insufficiency
Etymology
From 'adequate' + the noun-forming suffix '-cy'. 'Adequate' comes from Latin 'adaequatus', meaning 'made equal to'.
Memory Tips
The quality of being 'ad-equate' or 'equal to' the need.