Adequate
Example: The solution is adequate for current needs
Definition
"Adequate" describes something that is sufficient or acceptable in quantity, quality, or degree to meet a particular purpose or need, as in the phrase: 'The solution is adequate for current needs.' It implies meeting the minimum requirements without being exceptional.
Etymology
The word "adequate" comes from the Latin 'adequatus,' the past participle of 'adæquare,' meaning 'to make equal to.' It entered English in the late 16th century, initially used in legal and formal contexts to mean 'satisfactory' or 'sufficient.' Did you know? The root 'æquare' means 'to make equal,' reflecting the sense of meeting a standard.
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"Adequate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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