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| 1. | [ noun ] the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily | |
| Synonyms: | adequateness | |
| Examples: | : "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule |
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| Related terms: | inadequacy satisfactoriness adequate inadequate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the quality of being sufficient for the end in view | |
| Synonyms: | sufficiency | |
| Examples: | "he questioned the sufficiency of human intelligence" |
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| Related terms: | insufficiency insufficiency quality quantity ampleness ample meager | |
