adequacies
|ad-e-qua-cies|
B2
/ˈædɪkwəsiz/
(adequacy)
sufficiency
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adequacy' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adaequatio,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'aequus' meant 'equal.'
Historical Evolution
'adaequatio' transformed into the French word 'adéquation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adequacy' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make equal or sufficient,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'sufficiency or acceptability.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being sufficient or acceptable in quantity or quality.
The adequacies of the resources were questioned during the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/05/06 21:36