Definitions for: Adequateness

[n] the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule"

Webster (1913) Definition: Ad"e*quate*ness, n.
The quality of being adequate; suitableness; sufficiency;
adequacy.

Synonyms: adequacy

Antonyms: inadequacy, inadequateness

See Also: satisfactoriness