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adverb

adeguatamente

adequately

Definition & meaning

Adeguatamente means adequately, suitably, or appropriately: in a way that meets the needs or requirements of a situation.

It can imply either that something is sufficient or that it is well suited to its purpose.

Grammar & Word origin

An adverb formed from the feminine adjective adeguata and the adverb-forming suffix -mente. It comes from adeguato , meaning “adequate” or “suitable.”

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • sufficientemente — “sufficiently”; emphasizes having enough rather than being suitable.
  • appropriatamente — “appropriately”; emphasizes suitability to the context.
  • opportunamente — “appropriately” or “at the right time”; can emphasize good judgment or timing.

Antonyms:

  • inadeguatamente — “inadequately” or “unsuitably.”
  • insufficientemente — “insufficiently”; emphasizes a lack of enough quantity or degree.

Common phrases & collocations

  • prepararsi adeguatamente — to prepare adequately.
  • essere adeguatamente informato — to be adequately informed.
  • rispondere adeguatamente — to respond appropriately.

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Examples

Il bambino mangia adeguatamente.adverb

The child eats adequately.

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