(n) the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily:, Syn. adequateness, Ant. inadequacy, Example:he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n. [ See Adequate. ] The state or quality of being adequate, proportionate, or sufficient; a sufficiency for a particular purpose; as, the adequacy of supply to the expenditure. [ 1913 Webster ]