adequateness vs equal

adequateness and equal both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
adequateness	Yes	No	No	No
equal	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

adequateness (noun)	equal (noun)
the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily:	a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

adequateness (adjective)	equal (adjective)
	having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
	having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adequateness (verb)	equal (verb)
	make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
	be identical or equivalent to
	be equal to in quality or ability