AWL Sublist 4 · Academic Word

adequate

/ˈædɪkwət/ Syllables: ˈad·e·quate

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity for a purpose.

Synonyms

sufficient acceptable satisfactory

Antonyms

inadequate insufficient

Translations

adequate in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

كافٍ، مناسب

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

شيء جيد بما يكفي أو بالكمية المطلوبة لغرض معين.

Easy Explanation

Adequate means enough or good enough. An adequate sample size means there are enough participants for the statistical tests planned.

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Memory TipAdequate comes from Latin 'adaequare' meaning to make equal to.

Contextual Examples

The sample size was not considered adequate for the statistical tests used in the analysis.

Adequate funding must be secured before the data collection phase can begin.

Without adequate evidence, the conclusion cannot be regarded as properly supported.

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