Third-person singular simple present indicative form of adequate

present participle of adequate

(rare) equivalent or sufficient; adequate.

plural of adequateness

(rare) In an adequative fashion; sufficiently; adequately; equivalently.

(toxicology, construction) Of asbestos: made wet for safety reasons, in order to prevent the escape of harmful particles, for example during demolition.

(nutrition) a typical and average nutrient level consumed daily by a healthy individual

plural of adequate intake