Adequate Definition & Meaning
adequate
- adjective
- having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task; "she had adequate training"; "her training was adequate"; "she was adequate to the job"; "he was equal to the task"
- sufficient for the purpose; "an adequate income"; "the food was adequate"; "a decent wage"; "enough food"; "food enough"
- about average; acceptable; "more than adequate as a secretary"
"Adequate" in song lyrics
See how adequate is used in real songs:
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"Mobile medicine cabinet stocked adequate"
Aesop Rock — Facemelter * -
"I use the icepick kid to stab is always adequate"
Mr. Hyde f/ Ill Bill, Necro — Street Veteran Part 2 -
"If he's asked to perform a task for which he's really not adequate"
Phanatik — Me?
Words that rhyme with adequate
Usage tips for "adequate"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "adequate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for adequate to find words that pair well.