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Adequately vs Reasonably - What's the difference?

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Adequately is a related term of reasonably.


As adverbs the difference between adequately and reasonably

is that adequately is in an adequate manner while reasonably is in accordance with reason.

adequately

English

Alternative forms

* (chiefly obsolete)

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an adequate manner.
  • Sufficient to satisfy a requirement or meet a need; sufficiently; satisfactorily.
  • Barely satisfactory or sufficient.

    • reasonably

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In accordance with reason.
    • They were able handle their disagreements reasonably .
  • fairly; satisfactorily; not extremely
    • The shoes were reasonably priced.
  • quite; fairly; satisfactorily
    • That car goes reasonably fast.