adequate

As adjectives the difference between significant and adequate

is that significant is signifying something; carrying meaning while adequate is equal to some requirement; proportionate, or correspondent; fully sufficient; as, powers adequate to a great work; an adequate definition lawfully and physically sufficient.

As a noun significant

is that which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

As a verb adequate is

to equalize; to make adequate.

As adjectives the difference between adequate and makeshift

is that adequate is equal to some requirement; proportionate, or correspondent; fully sufficient; as, powers adequate to a great work; an adequate definition lawfully and physically sufficient while makeshift is made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.

As a verb adequate

is to equalize; to make adequate.

As a noun makeshift is

a temporary, usually insubstantial, substitution for something else.

As adjectives the difference between widespread and adequate

is that widespread is affecting a large area (eg the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused while adequate is .

Expedient is a related term of adequate.

As a noun expedient

is expedient.

As a verb expedient

is .

As an adjective adequate is

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Congruous is a related term of adequate.

As adjectives the difference between congruous and adequate

is that congruous is corresponding in character while adequate is .

Apposite is a related term of adequate.

As adjectives the difference between apposite and adequate

is that apposite is appropriate, relevant, well-suited; fit while adequate is .

As a noun apposite

is (rare) something that is.

Right is a related term of adequate.

As adjectives the difference between right and adequate

is that right is (archaic) straight, not bent while adequate is .

As an adverb right

is on the right side or right can be exactly, precisely.

As an interjection right

is yes, that is correct; i agree.

As a noun right

is that which complies with justice, law or reason.

As a verb right

is to correct.

As adjectives the difference between adequate and effective

is that adequate is equal to some requirement; proportionate, or correspondent; fully sufficient; as, powers adequate to a great work; an adequate definition lawfully and physically sufficient while effective is having the power to produce a required effect or effects.

As a verb adequate

is to equalize; to make adequate.

As a noun effective is

a soldier fit for duty.

As adjectives the difference between adequate and affluent

is that adequate is while affluent is abundant; copious; plenteous.

As a noun affluent is

somebody who is wealthy.