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adequacy (n.)

1794; see adequate + abstract noun suffix -cy. Adequateness is from 1670s.

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Definitions of adequacy from WordNet

adequacy (n.)
the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule";
Synonyms: adequateness
adequacy (n.)
the quality of being sufficient for the end in view;
Synonyms: sufficiency
From wordnet.princeton.edu

Dictionary entries near adequacy

adenine

adeno-

adenoid

adenoidal

adept

adequacy

adequate

adequately

adhere

adherence

adherent

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