sufficient

UK: səˈfɪʃ(ə)nt | US: səˈfɪʃ(ə)nt

Definition

  1. adj. enough to meet a need or purpose

  2. adj. adequate in quantity or quality

Structure
suf <under, from sub>fic <make, from facere>ient <adjective suffix>
Etymology

The word "sufficient" originates from Latin sufficiens, combining sub- (meaning "under" or "up to") and facere (meaning "to make"). The morpheme suf- (a variant of sub-) implies "up to a certain point," while -fic- denotes "making" or "doing." Over time, the term evolved in Middle English to mean "adequate" or "enough," retaining its core idea of meeting a required standard.

Examples

  1. The food supplies were sufficient for the entire winter.

  2. Her explanation was sufficient to clarify the misunderstanding.

  3. The budget is sufficient to cover all project expenses.

  4. He didn’t have sufficient evidence to support his claim.

  5. A few hours of sleep were sufficient to restore her energy.