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Adequacy

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ˈædɪkwəsi/

Definitions

1. The state or quality of being adequate; sufficiency.

2. The ability to meet a required standard or expectation.

Usage Examples

1. The adequacy of the plan was questioned by the board.

2. She evaluated the adequacy of the resources available for the project.

Etymology

From the Latin "adaequatus," meaning "made equal to."

Synonyms

Sufficiency, competence, capability

Antonyms

Inadequacy, insufficiency, incompetence

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Adecuación /adekwasjon/
French Adequation /adekwa.sjɔ̃/
German Angemessenheit /ˈaŋɡəˌmɛsənhaɪt/
Italian Adeguatezza /adeɡwaˈtɛttsa/
Chinese 适当性 /shìdàng xìng/
Hindi पर्याप्तता /paryāpttā/
Arabic ملاءمة /malā'aːma/
Russian Адекватность /adəˈkvat.nəsʲtʲ/
Portuguese Adequação /adekwaˈsɐ̃w/
Japanese 適合性 /tekigōsei/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

Pronunciation may vary slightly based on regional accents.

Historical Usage

The term has been used since the 16th century to denote sufficiency.

Cultural Nuances

Adequacy is often discussed in contexts such as education, resources, and standards.

More Information

This section explores the significance of adequacy in various fields, including economics and quality control.

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