sufficient
Translation
enough, adequate
Examples
We have sufficient food for the week.
We have sufficient food for the week.
His skills are sufficient to do the job.
His skills are sufficient to do the job.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth./sb.)) enough for a particular purpose. We have sufficient food for the week.
((to do sth.)) enough to do something. His skills are sufficient to do the job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enough, adequate, ample; Antonyms: insufficient, inadequate
Etymology
From Latin 'sufficiens', present participle of 'sufficere' (to suffice).
Memory Tips
'Sufficient' means you have 'enough' stuff. Both words start with 's' and 'f' sounds in a way.