sufficient
word
/səˈfɪʃənt/
suh-FI-shuhnt
/səfˈɪʃənt/
suh-FI-shuhnt
Definition
Enough to meet the needs or requirements of a situation. If something is sufficient, it is as much as you need.
Usage & Nuances
'Sufficient' is formal and often used in academic, technical, or official contexts. It usually precedes the noun it describes: 'sufficient time', 'sufficient evidence'. More informal alternatives include 'enough'. Do not confuse 'sufficient' with 'efficient' (which means effective).
Spanish: suficientePortuguese (BR): suficientePortuguese (PT): suficienteChinese (Simplified): 足够的Chinese (Traditional): 足夠的Hindi: पर्याप्तArabic: كافٍBengali: পর্যাপ্ত - যথেষ্টRussian: достаточныйJapanese: 十分な - 足りるVietnamese: đủKorean: 충분한Turkish: yeterliUrdu: کافیIndonesian: cukup
Example Sentences
We have sufficient food for everyone.
basic
Is this money sufficient to buy the book?
basic
You need sufficient rest to stay healthy.
basic
There wasn't sufficient evidence to prove his guilt.
natural
Do you think that's sufficient, or should we add more?
natural
With sufficient training, anyone can learn a new skill.
natural