hinreichend
Translation
sufficient, adequate, enough
Examples
Seine Erklärung war hinreichend.
His explanation was sufficient.
Wir haben hinreichend Zeit.
We have sufficient time.
Das wurde hinreichend bewiesen.
That was sufficiently proven.
Grammar Patterns
predicative His explanation was sufficient.
attributive We have sufficient time.
adverbial That was sufficiently proven.
Similar Words
Synonyms: genügend, ausreichend; Antonyms: unzureichend, ungenügend
Etymology
From 'hin' (towards) + 'reichend' (reaching). The idea is 'reaching towards' a goal or requirement, thus being sufficient.
Memory Tips
Think of 'reaching' ('reichen') 'towards' ('hin') a goal. You just make it, so it's 'sufficient'.