having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task; she had adequate training; her training was adequate; she was adequate to the job; he was equal to the task

[ Syn: equal ]

sufficient for the purpose; an adequate income; the food was adequate; a decent wage; enough food; food enough

[ Syn: decent , enough ]

about average; acceptable; more than adequate as a secretary

[ Syn: passable , fair to middling , tolerable ]