sufficient

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.3.4 See also 1.4 Determiner

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

• From Latin sufficiēns, present participle of sufficiō.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /səˈfɪʃənt/
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[edit] Adjective

sufficient (comparative more sufficient, superlative most sufficient)

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.
2. Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.
3. Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.
4. Self-sufficient; self-satisfied; content.

[edit] Derived terms

• sufficiency
• sufficiently

[edit] Related terms

• suffice

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• adequate
• ample
• enough
• plenty

[edit] Determiner

sufficient

1. the smallest amount needed

   Sufficient of us are against this idea that we should stop now.