Sufficient

//səˈfɪʃənt// adj, det

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a type or kind that suffices, that satisfies requirements or needs.

    "This is a necessary condition but not a sufficient one."

  2. 2
    Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.

    "They felt sufficient to maintain their present prosperity and independence."

  3. 3
    Capable of meeting obligations; responsible. archaic

    "...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."

  4. 4
    Having enough money to meet obligations and live comfortably. obsolete

    "I shall in this place only mention that qualification by wealth; the rather, being applyed to the deputies of towns and citties, where they use to say of a rich man, he is a very sufficient man : and the other sufficiencies and qualifications are mentioned on other occasions."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant wordnet
Determiner
  1. 1
    An adequate quantity of; enough.

    "We have sufficient supplies to last the winter."

  2. 2
    A quantity (of something) that is as large as is needed.

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

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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