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ADEQUATIVE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word adequative. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word adequative. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ADEQUATIVE

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acceptable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• worthy of acceptance or satisfactory

adjective satellite

• judged to be in conformity with approved usage

• meeting requirements

• adequate for the purpose

adequate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adjective satellite

• sufficient for the purpose

• about average; acceptable

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

apt
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward

• at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

• mentally quick and resourceful

• being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

commensurate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• corresponding in size or degree or extent

competent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

• legally qualified or sufficient

adjective satellite

• adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional

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

passable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• able to be passed or traversed or crossed

adjective satellite

• about average; acceptable

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

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

good enough
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• adequately good for the circumstances

Alternatives for ACCEPTABLE

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