Sufficient Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of SUFFICIENT

[more sufficient; most sufficient]

somewhat formal

:

having or providing as much as is needed

:

enough

• A brisk walk is sufficient to raise your heart rate.
• A 15 percent tip is sufficient. [=_adequate_]
• There must be sufficient funds in your bank account to cover the check.
• sufficient savings
• Her explanation was not sufficient to satisfy the police.

— see also self-sufficient

— sufficiency

/səˈfɪʃənsi/

noun,

plural

sufficiencies

[count, noncount]

• challenging the sufficiency of the evidence/proof

• He was sufficiently bothered by the noise to complain to the manager.

• Her health has improved sufficiently to allow her to return to work.

• Make sure that the temperature is sufficiently cool.