Definitions for adequacy

Definitions for (noun) adequacy

Main entry: adequacy, adequateness

Definition: the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule"


Main entry: sufficiency, adequacy

Definition: the quality of being sufficient for the end in view

Usage: he questioned the sufficiency of human intelligence


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