Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: adequacy
IPA transcription: ['ædəkwəsi]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: adequacy, adequateness
    Meaning: the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule"
  • Synonyms: sufficiency, adequacy
    Meaning: the quality of being sufficient for the end in view; "he questioned the sufficiency of human intelligence"
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