adequacy (n)
adequateness (n)

n04792357

type n
lex_filenum 07
def the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule"
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Hypernym satisfactoriness
Derivationally related form adequateness → adequate; adequateness → adequate; adequateness → adequate
Antonym adequacy → inadequacy
Attribute adequate, equal; inadequate, unequal
Incoming links
Attribute adequate, equal; inadequate, unequal
Derivationally related form adequate → adequateness; adequate → adequateness; adequate → adequateness
Hyponym satisfactoriness
Antonym inadequacy → adequacy

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