Adequate
Adequate adjective - Of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards.
Preferable and adequate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preferable" instead an adjective "Adequate".
Preferable
Preferable adjective - More desirable than another.
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Adequate and preferable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Adequate" instead an adjective "Preferable".
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After all, it's very difficult to grow adequate food supplies in an urban area, and breaking the defending force's spirit is preferable to a drawn out conflict.
Source: Urban Warfare
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