ADEQUATE TO Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the phrase adequate to. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase adequate to. (close relations)

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adequacy adequate adequately

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	capable				adjectiveadj
	adjective • (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability • (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for adjective satellite • possibly accepting or permitting • having the requisite qualities for • have the skills and qualifications to do things well
	acceptable				adjectiveadj
	adjective • worthy of acceptance or satisfactory adjective satellite • judged to be in conformity with approved usage • meeting requirements • adequate for the purpose
	ample				adjectiveadj
	adjective • more than enough in size or scope or capacity adjective satellite • affording an abundant supply • fairly large in size
	appropriate				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc adjective satellite • meant or adapted for an occasion or use verb • give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause • take possession of by force, as after an invasion
	competent				adjectiveadj
	adjective • properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient • legally qualified or sufficient adjective satellite • adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional
	decent				adjectiveadj
	adjective • conforming to conventions of sexual behavior adverb • in the right manner; correctly; suitably adjective satellite • socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous • in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion • sufficiently clothed to see visitors or appear in public • observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress • meeting requirements
	enough				adverbadv
	noun • an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose adverb • as much as necessary adjective satellite • sufficient for the purpose
	equal				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	adjective • having the same quantity, value, or measure as another • having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task noun • a person who is of equal standing with another in a group verb • be identical or equivalent to • be equal to in quality or ability • make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
	fitting				adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
	noun • making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances • a small and often standardized accessory to a larger system • (usually in the plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel) • putting clothes on to see whether they fit adjective satellite • in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion • being precisely fitting and right
	proper				adjectiveadj
	adjective • marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness adjective satellite • having all the qualities typical of the thing specified • limited to the thing specified • appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs
	qualified				adjectiveadj
	adjective • meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task • limited or restricted; not absolute adjective satellite • holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill • restricted in meaning; (as e.g. `man' in `a tall man') • contingent on something else
	satisfactory				adjectiveadj
	adjective • giving satisfaction adjective satellite • meeting requirements
	sufficient				adjectiveadj
	adjective • of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
	suitable				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • meant or adapted for an occasion or use • worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse
	equal to
	adjective satellite • having the requisite qualities for
	up to				adverbadv
	adjective satellite • busy or occupied with • having the requisite qualities for

Best Hypernyms For ADEQUATE TO

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