adequately

[ad-i-kwit-lee]

adverb

1. in a way that is sufficient, suitable, effective, or appropriate.

   The professor’s vague response failed to adequately answer our questions.

   The clinic needs to be appropriately staffed with permanently employed and adequately trained personnel.

Other Word Forms

• preadequately adverb
• quasi-adequately adverb
• superadequately adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of adequately¹

adequate ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Some industry observers were skeptical over whether the deal will adequately address Congress’ security concerns.

From Los Angeles Times

He was briefly released in May 2024, news agency AFP reports, before judicial officials found he had not shown adequately good behaviour and forced him to return to prison.

From BBC

The regulator says it also wants to understand how firms balance profit-making with safeguards, how parents are informed and whether vulnerable users are adequately protected.

From BBC

Harris also alleges the White House failed to adequately respond to her critics.

From BBC

Witnesses said the army "did not adequately respond to warnings of attacks, ignoring villagers' requests for protection", HRW reported.

From BBC

Related Words

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