Adequacy and Pauperism

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Adequacy noun - The quality or state of meeting one's needs adequately.

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Pauperism is an antonym for adequacy.

Nearby Words: adequate, adequately, adequation

Pauperism noun - The state of lacking sufficient money or material possessions.

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Adequacy is an antonym for pauperism in topics: want, lack, poverty.

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