Sufficient
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səˈfɪʃənt/ · Part of speech determiner
Quick meaning: Sufficient is a determiner meaning An adequate quantity of; enough.
Meaning
An adequate quantity of; enough.
More Meanings
- (as pronoun) A quantity (of something) that is as large as is needed.
- Of a type or kind that suffices, that satisfies requirements or needs.
- Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.
- (archaic) Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.
- (obsolete) Having enough money to meet obligations and live comfortably.
Example Sentences
We have sufficient supplies to last the winter.
We don't need any more; we already have sufficient.
This is a necessary condition but not a sufficient one.
Sufficient of us are against this idea that we should stop now.
Synonyms for sufficient
Depending on context, synonyms include adequate, comfortable, decent, spare, enough.
Antonyms for sufficient
Common opposites include insufficient, nonsufficient, unsufficient, deficient.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adequate, enough, decent, comfortable, spare, sufficiency.
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