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sufficient

Pronunciation: /səˈfɪʃənt/

The English word “sufficient” has 6 meanings listed here.

determiner

  1. An adequate quantity of; enough.
  2. A quantity (of something) that is as large as is needed.

adjective

  1. Of a type or kind that suffices, that satisfies requirements or needs.
  2. Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.
  3. Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.
  4. Having enough money to meet obligations and live comfortably.

Etymology

From Old French sufisanz, soficient, from Latin sufficiēns, present participle of sufficiō.

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