sufficient (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /səˈfɪʃənt/

Definition

Enough to meet a need, demand, or purpose.

Examples

• We have sufficient evidence to convict the suspect.

• Is there sufficient food for everyone at the party?

• The company has sufficient funds to continue operations for another year.

How to Use sufficient

sufficient for (prepositional phrase)

Enough to meet the needs or requirements of something or someone. — "This amount of water is sufficient for our needs."

sufficient to (prepositional phrase)

Enough to enable a particular action or outcome. — "The evidence was sufficient to secure a conviction."

Synonyms of sufficient

Words with a similar meaning to sufficient:

• enough
• adequate
• ample
• satisfactory

Antonyms of sufficient

Words with the opposite meaning to sufficient:

• insufficient
• inadequate

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