Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Adequate”
Good enough for what you need. Not great, but it does the job.
Word Family of Adequate
What is the noun of adequate? — adequacy
What is the adjective of adequate? — adequate
What is the adverb of adequate? — adequately
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The parking at the shopping center is adequate for most customers. B2
- Her salary is adequate to cover living expenses. B2
- We need adequate time to complete this project properly. B2
Word Form Patterns for Adequate
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: adequate → adequately.
Origin and Word Formation of Adequate
From Latin 'adaequatus' (made equal to). 'Ad-' means 'to' + 'aequatus' means 'equal'. Entered English in 16th century.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Adequate
Wrong: The resources is adequate.
Correct: The resources are adequate.
Resources (plural noun) requires 'are' not 'is'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Adequate
What are the word forms of “adequate”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “adequate”?
“adequate” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “adequate” come from?
From Latin 'adaequatus' (made equal to). 'Ad-' means 'to' + 'aequatus' means 'equal'. Entered English in 16th century.