Adequacy and Readiness

Adequacy

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

Readiness and adequacy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Readiness" instead a noun "Adequacy".

Nearby Words: adequate, adequately, adequation

Readiness

Readiness noun - The state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action).

Adequacy and readiness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Adequacy" instead a noun "Readiness".

Nearby Words: ready, readily
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