adequacy

Meanings

Plural: adequacies

Noun

• the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily:
  • "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule"
• the quality of being sufficient for the end in view
• The quality of being sufficient, adequate or able to meet the needs.

Synonyms

adequacy, adequateness, enoughness, sufficience, sufficiency

Antonyms

inadequacy, insufficiency, lack