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suf⋅fi⋅cient

  [suh-fish-uhnt]
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–adjective
1. adequate for the purpose; enough: sufficient proof; sufficient protection.
2. 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).
3. Archaic. competent.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME < L sufficient- (s. of sufficiēns), prp. of sufficere to suffice, equiv. to suf- suf- + -fici-, pres. s. of -ficere, comb. form of facere to make, do 1 + -ent- -ent

Related forms:
suf⋅fi⋅cient⋅ly, adverb

Antonyms:
1. meager, scant, inadequate.
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suf·fi·cient   (sə-fĭsh'ənt)   
adj.  
  1. Being as much as is needed.
  2. Archaic Competent; qualified.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin sufficiēns, sufficient-, present participle of sufficere, to suffice; see suffice.]
suf·fi'cient·ly adv.
Synonyms: These adjectives mean being what is needed without being in excess: has sufficient income to retire comfortably; bought an adequate supply of food; drew enough water to fill the tub.
Antonym: insufficient
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Sufficient

Suf*fi"cient\, a. [L. sufficiens, -entis, p. pr. of sufficere: cf. F. suffisant. See Suffice.]

1. Equal to the end proposed; adequate to wants; enough; ample; competent; as, provision sufficient for the family; an army sufficient to defend the country.

My grace is sufficient for thee. --2 Cor. xii. 9.

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

Who is sufficient for these things? --2 Cor. ii. 16.

3. Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.

The man is, notwithstanding, sufficient . . . I think I may take his bond. --Shak.

4. Self-sufficient; self-satisfied; content. [R.]

Thou art the most sufficient (I'll say for thee), Not to believe a thing. --Beau. & Fl.

Syn: Enough; adequate; competent; full; satisfactory; ample.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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Language Translation for : Sufficient
Spanish: suficiente, bastante,
German: genügend,
Japanese: 十分な
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Main Entry: suf·fi·cient
Function: adjective
: enough to meet the needs under the law of a situation or a proposed end —suf·fi·cient·ly adverb
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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