sufficient
Of a type or kind that suffices, that satisfies requirements or needsOf a type or kind that suffices, that satisfies requirements or needs.
» This should be sufficient.
Цього має бути достатньо.
Meaning
4 sensesOf 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.
genügend, ausreichend
(archaic)Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.
(obsolete)Having enough money to meet obligations and live comfortably.
- of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
Examples
114 sentencesThis should be sufficient.
Цього має бути достатньо.
I had to be self-sufficient.
A brief explanation should be sufficient.
We need to be more self-sufficient.
He has a sufficient income to support his family.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Old French sufisanz, soficient, from Latin sufficiēns, present participle of sufficiōFrom Old French sufisanz, soficient, from Latin sufficiēns, present participle of sufficiō.
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Forms
more sufficient, most sufficient| Comparative | more sufficient Lesson |
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| Superlative | most sufficient Lesson |
regular
Antonyms
3 antonymsWord family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form