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adjective
- 1. enough; adequate: "they had sufficient resources to survive"
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adjective. uk / səˈfɪʃ. ə nt / us / səˈfɪʃ. ə nt / Add to word list. B2. enough for a particular purpose: sufficient for This recipe should be sufficient for five people. sufficient evidence/time/funds/etc. to It was thought that he'd committed the crime but there wasn't sufficient evidence to convict him. Opposite. insufficient.
The meaning of SUFFICIENT is enough to meet the needs of a situation or a proposed end. How to use sufficient in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Sufficient.
Sufficient definition: adequate for the purpose; enough. See examples of SUFFICIENT used in a sentence.
Definition of 'sufficient' sufficient. (səfɪʃənt ) 1. adjective [oft ADJECTIVE to-infinitive, ADJ n to-inf] B2. If something is sufficient for a particular purpose, there is enough of it for the purpose. One metre of fabric is sufficient to cover the exterior of an 18-in-diameter hatbox.
adjective. us / səˈfɪʃ. ə nt / uk / səˈfɪʃ. ə nt / Add to word list Add to word list. B2. enough for a particular purpose: sufficient for This recipe should be sufficient for five people. sufficient evidence/time/funds/etc. to It was thought that he'd committed the crime but there wasn't sufficient evidence to convict him. Opposite. insufficient.
Definitions of sufficient. adjective. of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant. “ sufficient food” synonyms: ample. more than enough in size or scope or capacity. adequate, decent, enough. sufficient for the purpose. comfortable. sufficient to provide comfort. see more. Pronunciation. US. /səˈfɪʃənt/ UK.
enough for a particular purpose; as much as you need. Allow sufficient time to get there. One dose should be sufficient. sufficient to do something These reasons are not sufficient to justify the ban. Our budget is hardly sufficient to pay people, let alone buy any new equipment.
adjective. adequate for the purpose; enough: sufficient proof; sufficient protection. Antonyms: inadequate, scant, meager. Logic. (of a condition) such that its existence leads to the occurrence of a given event or the existence of a given thing. Compare necessary ( def 4c ). Archaic. competent. Discover More. Other Words From.
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Jun 23, 2024 · sufficient (comparative more sufficient, superlative most sufficient) Of a type or kind that suffices, that satisfies requirements or needs. This is a necessary condition but not a sufficient one. Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.
