adequate
Translation
adequate, sufficient, satisfactory
Examples
The food was adequate for the party.
The food was adequate for the party.
His performance was adequate, but not great.
His performance was adequate, but not great.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) sufficient for a particular purpose The water supply is adequate for the small town.
((to do sth.)) good enough to do something His skills are adequate to do the job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sufficient, enough, satisfactory; Antonyms: inadequate, insufficient
Etymology
From Latin 'adaequatus' (made equal to), from 'ad-' (to) + 'aequus' (equal).
Memory Tips
Think 'add equal' – you've added enough to make it equal to what is needed.