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adequacy vs adequate

adequate vs adequacy

adequacy is a noun but adequate is not a noun.

adequacy is not an adjective while adequate is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
adequacy Yes No No No
adequate No Yes No No
adequacy (noun) adequate (noun)
the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily:
the quality of being sufficient for the end in view
adequacy (adjective) adequate (adjective)
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
about average; acceptable
sufficient for the purpose
Difference between adequacy and adequate

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