being more than is sufficient or required; excessive. unnecessary or needless. Obsolete.

What is the suffix of the word adequate?

applicable, apt, convenient, correct, fitting, good, opportune, pertinent, proper, relevant, true, useful, allot, apportion, devote, disburse, earmark, borrow, confiscate, embezzle.

What are some antonyms for adequate?

adequate. adjective. ( ˈædəkwət, ˈædəˌkweɪt) Having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task. Antonyms. inadequate inadequacy unsatisfactory inefficient incompetent incapable unskilled. adequate. adjective. ( ˈædəkwət, ˈædəˌkweɪt) Sufficient for the purpose. Antonyms. adequate.

What does it mean to appropriate something?

1 : to set apart for or assign to a particular recipient, purpose, or use the legislature appropriating funds for the program. 2 : to take or make use of without authority or right. Other Words from appropriate.

How do you use appropriate words?

For more shorter, simpler alternatives to overstated, bureaucratic and pompous words.
Cut out unnecessary, useless words.Cut redundant ideas, words and phrases.Avoid using jargon.Avoid or explain technical words or difficult terms.Use acronyms and abbreviations carefully.

What is the example of appropriate?

The definition of appropriate is to put aside or take something for one’s self or some other specific person. Stashing away a piece of cake for a friend is an example of to appropriate. Putting money aside for a vacation is an example of to appropriate. Hence, belonging peculiarly; peculiar; suitable; fit; proper.

What does it mean to be very much adequate?

as much or as good as necessary for some requirement or purpose; fully sufficient, suitable, or fit.