How do you use "adequate" in a sentence?

The salary is adequate, but not particularly generous. Make sure you have adequate insurance cover before travelling. The facilities were adequate for our needs.

adequate

Q: What does "adequate" mean?

Sufficient or good enough for a particular purpose Adequate describes something that meets the minimum requirements but isn't necessarily excellent or outstanding. It suggests 'just enough' to be acceptable. The word is often used in contexts involving standards, resources, or preparation, and can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation of mediocrity.

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Meaning: Sufficient or good enough for a particular purpose

足够的，适当的

adecuado, suficiente

十分な、適切な

충분한, 적절한

Adequate describes something that meets the minimum requirements but isn't necessarily excellent or outstanding. It suggests 'just enough' to be acceptable. The word is often used in contexts involving standards, resources, or preparation, and can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation of mediocrity.

「adequate」描述达到最低要求但不一定出色或杰出的事物，暗示'刚好够'可以接受。这个词常用于涉及标准、资源或准备的语境中，有时可能带有略微负面的平庸含义。

«Adequate» describe algo que cumple los requisitos mínimos pero no es necesariamente excelente o destacado. Sugiere «justo lo suficiente» para ser aceptable. La palabra se usa frecuentemente en contextos relacionados con estándares, recursos o preparación, y a veces puede tener una connotación ligeramente negativa de mediocridad.

「adequate」は、最低限の要件を満たしているが、必ずしも優秀または傑出しているわけではないものを表します。「ちょうど足りる」程度で許容できることを示唆します。この言葉は、基準、資源、準備に関する文脈でよく使われ、時にはやや否定的な平凡さのニュアンスを持つことがあります。

'adequate'는 최소한의 요구 사항을 충족하지만 반드시 뛰어나거나 탁월하지는 않은 것을 나타냅니다. 수용 가능한 수준에 '겨우 충분한' 정도를 시사합니다. 기준, 자원 또는 준비와 관련된 맥락에서 자주 사용되며, 때때로 평범함이라는 약간 부정적인 뉘앙스를 담을 수 있습니다.

Examples

The salary is adequate, but not particularly generous.
工资够用，但不算特别优厚。
El salario es adecuado, pero no particularmente generoso.
給料は十分ですが、特に気前が良いわけではありません。
급여는 충분하지만, 특별히 후한 편은 아닙니다.
Make sure you have adequate insurance cover before travelling.
旅行前确保你有足够的保险。
Asegúrate de tener un seguro adecuado antes de viajar.
旅行前に十分な保険に加入していることを確認してください。
여행 전에 충분한 보험에 가입되어 있는지 확인하세요.
The facilities were adequate for our needs.
设施对我们的需求来说是够用的。
Las instalaciones eran adecuadas para nuestras necesidades.
施設は私たちのニーズには十分でした。
시설은 우리의 필요에 충분했습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'adaequatus', past participle of 'adaequare' meaning 'to make equal to', from 'ad-' (to) + 'aequare' (to make equal), from 'aequus' (equal, level). Related to 'equal', 'equip', 'equation', and 'equity'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal