Adequative

/ˈædɪkweɪtɪv/ adjective

Relating to or characterized by adequation; tending to make adequate or equal.

Formed from 'adequation' plus the suffix '-ive,' which creates adjectives meaning 'tending to' or 'relating to.' The suffix '-ive' comes from Latin and has been used in English since medieval times.

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