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Adequacy (noun) means the quality of being sufficient, adequate or able to meet the needs.

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The quality of being sufficient, adequate or able to meet the needs.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

adequateness sufficiency

Antonyms

inadequacy

Related words

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Rhymes for adequacy

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What is the meaning of adequacy?

"adequacy" (noun) means the quality of being sufficient, adequate or able to meet the needs.

What is another word for adequacy?

Other words for "adequacy" include adequateness, sufficiency.

What is the opposite of adequacy?

The opposite of "adequacy" is inadequacy.

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