Definition and Synonyms for Sufficient

Definition of Sufficient

1. Of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant Adjective

Semanticaly linked words with "sufficient"

Antonyms to adjective "sufficient"

insufficient

Lexical Analysis for "sufficient"

insufficient
Adjective
antonym
1
1. of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
sufficiency
Noun
derivation
2
1. the quality of being sufficient for the end in view
2. an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
suffice
Verb
derivation
1
1. be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

Etymology for sufficient

etymology insufficient
etymology nonsufficient
etymology self-sufficient
etymology sufficiently
etymology unsufficient
etymologically related suffice
etymological origin of sufficiens [Latin]
is derived from self-sufficient
is derived from sufficiency
is derived from sufficiently