sufficient

adjective
UK: /səˈfɪʃ(ə)nt/
US: /səˈfɪʃ(ə)nt/

  1. Enough for a particular purpose; as much as is needed.

    1. We have sufficient food.
    2. Is there sufficient evidence to bring charges against him regarding the incident?

  2. Capable; qualified.

    1. He is sufficient for the job.
    2. Although young, she is sufficient to manage the project effectively and independently.

Synonyms

plenty adequate competent ample enough
sufficient verb

  1. To be enough or adequate.

    1. This should suffice.
    2. A brief overview may suffice to provide context for understanding the study.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sufficient" in English means: Enough for a particular purpose; as much as is needed., Capable; qualified..

The phonetic transcription of "sufficient" is /səˈfɪʃ(ə)nt/ in British English and /səˈfɪʃ(ə)nt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sufficient": plenty, adequate, competent, ample, enough.

Example usage of "sufficient": "We have sufficient food.". More examples on the page.