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adequateness

DEFINITIONS OF: adequateness

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n the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule"

Synonyms:
adequacy
Antonyms:
inadequacy, inadequateness
unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate
Type of:
satisfactoriness
the quality of giving satisfaction sufficient to meet a demand or requirement
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