sufficient

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   An adequate quantity of

   An adequate quantity of; enough.

   • We have sufficient supplies to last the winter.
   • There is not sufficient access to the Internet in many small rural villages.
2. 2

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

   • We don't need any more; we already have sufficient.
   • Sufficient of us are against this idea that we should stop now.
3. 3

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

   • This is a necessary condition but not a sufficient one.
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   1. 4

      Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments

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

      • They felt sufficient to maintain their present prosperity and independence.
      • I have never yet felt adequate. I have never yet felt sufficient.
   2. 5

      Capable of meeting obligations

      Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.

      • ...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.
   3. 6

      Having enough money to meet obligations and live comfortably.

      • The second in the Hong, Mowgua, has been a man of large property, but he is of more questionable property now ; I consider him still to be a very sufficient merchant.

The neighborhood

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