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adequate vs adequacy

adequacy vs adequate

adequate is not a noun while adequacy is a noun.

adequate is an adjective but adequacy is not an adjective.

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

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