sufficient
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- From Latin sufficiēns, present participle of sufficiō.
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- IPA: /səˈfɪʃənt/
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sufficient (comparative more sufficient, superlative most sufficient)
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- Equal to the end proposed; adequate to wants; enough; ample; competent; as, provision sufficient for the family; an army sufficient to defend the country.
- Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.
- Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.
- Self-sufficient; self-satisfied; content.
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sufficient
- the smallest amount needed
- Sufficient of us are against this idea that we should stop now.