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ad·equate (ad′i kwət)

adjective

  1. enough or good enough for what is required or needed; sufficient; suitable
  2. barely satisfactory; acceptable but not remarkable

Etymology: L adaequatus, pp. of adaequare < ad-, to + aequare, to make equal < aequus, level, equal

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