adequacy meaning and definition

ADEQUACY noun

Definition of adequacy (noun)

1. the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily
   • "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule"
   • synonyms: adequateness
   • antonym: inadequacy
2. the quality of being sufficient for the end in view
   • "he questioned the sufficiency of human intelligence"
   • synonyms: sufficiency
   • antonym: deficiency