sufficient

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

   sufficient food

2. 2
   det

   An adequate quantity of; enough.

   We have sufficient supplies to last the winter.

3. 3
   det

   A quantity (of something) that is as large as is needed.

   We don't need any more; we already have sufficient.

4. 4
   adj

   Of a type or kind that suffices, that satisfies requirements or needs.

   This is a necessary condition but not a sufficient one.

5. 5
   adj

   Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.

   They felt sufficient to maintain their present prosperity and independence.

6. 6
   adj

   Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.

   ...to take the best ways we can, to make it known to the Duke of York; for, till Sir J. Minnes be removed, and a sufficient man brought into W. Pen's place, when he is gone, it is impossible for this Office ever to support itself.

7. 7
   adj

   Having enough money to meet obligations and live comfortably.

   I shall in this place only mention that qualification by wealth; the rather, being applyed to the deputies of towns and citties, where they use to say of a rich man, he is a very sufficient man : and the other sufficiencies and qualifications are mentioned on other occasions.

Etymology

From Old French sufisanz, soficient, from Latin sufficiēns, present participle of sufficiō.