sufficient
Translation
sufficient, enough
Examples
We have sufficient food for the week.
We have sufficient food for the week.
Her explanation was not sufficient.
Her explanation was not sufficient.
Grammar Patterns
((sufficient for sth./sb.)) enough for (sth./sb.) We have sufficient food for the week.
((sufficient to do sth.)) enough to do (sth.) 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
It's the adjective form of 'suffice'. If something will suffice, it is sufficient.