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Definition of adequacy

adequacy

/ˈæd.ə.kwə.si/
ad · e · qua · cy
Adverb:adequately
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Plural:adequacies
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Adjective:adequate
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adequacy Lexical Profile

adequacy Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of being sufficient, acceptable, or good enough in quantity or quality to meet a particular need or requirement.

Example

"The audit committee questioned the adequacy of the company's internal financial controls."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from the adjective 'adequate' plus the suffix '-acy', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'adaequare' (to make equal to), from 'ad-' (to) and 'aequus' (equal).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Adequacy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/adequacy
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