adeptness
- n skillful performance or ability without difficulty
his quick adeptness was a product of good design
adequacy
- n the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule"
- n the quality of being sufficient for the end in view
adequateness
- n the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule"
ader wax
- n a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles