🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

पर्याप्तता

Pronunciation / Transliteration: paryāptatā

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Adequacy/ˈædɪkwəsi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"सुरक्षा उपायों की पर्याप्तता पर सवाल उठाया गया।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The state or quality of being adequate; sufficiency.

    "The adequacy of the safety measures was questioned after the incident."
  2. 2

    The ability to meet the requirements or expectations in a specific situation.

    "The adequacy of the training program was assessed by the participants."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'adequacy' originates from the Latin 'adequatus', meaning 'equal to' or 'sufficient', which evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century. Its meaning has shifted from a focus on sufficiency to encompass notions of appropriateness and suitability in various contexts.

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