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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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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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