Sufficient

/səˈfɪʃənt/ · determiner

Meaning

An adequate quantity of; enough..

Definitions by Sense

1. An adequate quantity of; enough.
2. (as pronoun) A quantity (of something) that is as large as is needed.
3. Of a type or kind that suffices, that satisfies requirements or needs.
4. Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.
5. (archaic) Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.
6. (obsolete) Having enough money to meet obligations and live comfortably.

Example Sentences

We have sufficient supplies to last the winter.

There is not sufficient access to the Internet in many small rural villages.

We don't need any more; we already have sufficient.

Sufficient of us are against this idea that we should stop now.

This is a necessary condition but not a sufficient one.

They felt sufficient to maintain their present prosperity and independence.

I have never yet felt adequate. I have never yet felt sufficient.

...to take the best ways we can, to make it known to the Duke of York; for, till Sir J. Minnes be removed, and a sufficient man brought into W. Pen's place, when he is gone, it is impossible for this Office ever to support itself.

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Word Forms

• suff.
• more sufficient
• most sufficient

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