adequately

adv — 3 senses

adequately

adv

Etymology From adequate + -ly.

1

In an adequate manner.

2

Sufficient to satisfy a requirement or meet a need; sufficiently; satisfactorily.

  • A loving relationship with a proper companion animal, a relationship that adequately provides for the animal's physical and psychological needs, is not at all inconsistent with the principles and advocacy of animal rights.2023 August 11 (last accessed), David Pearce, “Companion Animals”, in HedWeb:
3

Barely satisfactory or sufficient.

Derived terms
adequately wet

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