Main entry: equal, adequate
Definition: having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
Usage: she had adequate training; her training was adequate; she was adequate to the job; he was equal to the task
Antonyms: unequal, inadequate
Definition: lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
Antonyms: incapable
Definition: (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability
Antonyms: incapable
Definition: (followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for
Antonyms: incompetent
Definition: not qualified or suited for a purpose
Antonyms: unqualified, incompetent
Definition: legally not qualified or sufficient
Main entry: fair to middling, tolerable, adequate, passable
Definition: about average; acceptable
Usage: more than adequate as a secretary
Antonyms: unsatisfactory
Definition: not giving satisfaction
Main entry: adequate, decent, enough
Definition: sufficient for the purpose
Usage: an adequate income; the food was adequate; a decent wage; enough food; food enough
Antonyms: deficient, insufficient
Definition: of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement