# adequately

Pronunciation: US say "AD-uh-kwuht-lee" /ˈæd.ə.kwət.li/; UK say "AD-i-kwuht-lee" /ˈæd.ɪ.kwət.li/

## Adverb

1. To a degree sufficient to satisfy a requirement or meet a need.
   - Simple: Enough to satisfy what is needed or required.
   - _The shelter was adequately stocked with food and blankets before the storm hit._
   - _She explained the procedure adequately enough for the new staff to follow it._
2. To a degree that is just barely satisfactory or sufficient, meeting the minimum but no more.
   - Simple: Only just good enough, and no better.
   - _The budget covered the essentials adequately, with nothing left to spare._
   - _Her report was adequately written, clearing the requirement but going no further._
3. In a manner that is acceptable or sufficient for its purpose.
   - Simple: In a way that is good enough for what is needed.
   - _The repairs were carried out adequately, though the finish lacked polish._
   - _He performed adequately in his first interview and was called back for a second._

## Origin

Formed from the adjective "adequate" with the adverb-forming suffix "-ly".

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