adequate adequate /ˈædəˌkweɪt/

adjective

1. () Having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task  ( equal , adequate )
   having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
    She had adequate training
   she had adequate training
    Her training was adequate
   her training was adequate
    She was adequate to the job
   she was adequate to the job
    He was equal to the task
   he was equal to the task
   
2. () Sufficient for the purpose  ( nuff [Non-standard] , adequate , enough )
   sufficient for the purpose
    An adequate income
   an adequate income
    The food was adequate
   the food was adequate
    Enough food
   enough food
    Food enough
   food enough
   
3. () About average; acceptable  ( fair to middling , passable , tolerable , adequate )
   about average; acceptable
    More than adequate as a secretary
   more than adequate as a secretary