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adéquat

adequate, suitable

adjective ah-deh-KWAH Rare

Origin: Latin adaequatus, from adaequare (to make equal to)

Usage Note

Adéquat describes something that is fit for purpose or proportionate to a need. The final -t is silent. The feminine form is adéquate. The related noun l'adéquation (match, fit) is common in professional writing: l'adéquation offre-demande (supply-demand match).

Examples

"La salle n'est pas adéquate pour cent personnes."

Natural Translation

The room is not adequate for a hundred people.

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