adeguati

Adeguati is the masculine plural form of the Italian adjective adeguato. It is used to describe things that meet the necessary standards, requirements, or conditions and can translate into English as adequate or suitable. In Italian, adeguati commonly modifies nouns referring to resources, measures, plans, or criteria, for example: risorse adeguate (adequate resources), piani adeguati (suitable plans), requisiti adeguati (adequate requirements), procedure adeguate (appropriate procedures).

Etymology and sense development: adeguato derives from the verb adeguare, meaning to adjust, fit, or adapt to a purpose. The adjective conveys that something has been made suitable or brought into alignment with specific needs or constraints. This sense of fitting to a goal distinguishes adeguato from other near-synonyms such as idoneo (capable or suitable for a function), appropriato (appropriate for a context), and conforme (in accordance with rules).

Usage notes: adeguati is a versatile term across formal and technical registers, including law, administration, planning, and policy. It emphasizes suitability in relation to a defined target or standard, rather than mere general quality. In translations, adeguato often corresponds to adequate or appropriate, while idoneo focuses more on capability or fitness for purpose.

Other forms: feminine plural is adeguate, and feminine singular is adeguata; related nouns include adeguatezza (adequacy). As with many Italian adjectives, agreement with the noun in gender and number is required.