adequateness

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But as we are now about to proceed to the consideration of the dynamical conceptions of the understanding, and their adequateness with ideas, we must not lose sight of this distinction.

From The Critique of Pure Reason by Meiklejohn, John Miller Dow

It would require a very bulky volume to realise with any adequateness the ideal aim.

From Life in the Roman World of Nero and St. Paul by Tucker, T. G. (Thomas George)

This is not a proper occasion for saying anything about the adequateness of the catholic, or any other special manner of fostering and solacing the religious impulses of men.

From On Compromise by Morley, John

One of the tests by which Fichte discriminates the value of previous systems is the adequateness with which they interpret moral experience.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various

In maturity of development, in intellectual force, in beauty of expression, and in general adequateness, De los nombres de Cristo exhibits Luis de Leon's prose at its culmination.

From Fray Luis de León A Biographical Fragment by Fitzmaurice-Kelly, James