sufficiently — to a degree that is enough or adequate for a particular purpose
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: to a degree that is enough or adequate for a particular purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈfɪʃəntli/
Example Sentences
- My phone battery isn't sufficiently charged to last through this 10-hour Netflix marathon.
- She was sufficiently annoyed by his dad jokes to block him on social media.
- The students were sufficiently prepared for the exam after weeks of study.
sufficiently
ADVERB[/səˈfɪʃəntli/]
to a degree that is enough or adequate for a particular purpose
to a degree that is enough or adequate for a particular purpose
Work efficiently and proficiently until sufficiently seasoned!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'sufficiens' meaning 'adequate' or 'enough,' derived from the verb 'sufficere' (to be enough), combined with the suffix '-ly' which converts adjectives to adverbs indicating manner or degree.
Breakdown
sufficient (enough, adequate) + -ly (adverb suffix indicating manner) = sufficiently (in a sufficient manner; adequately)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone battery isn't sufficiently charged to last through this 10-hour Netflix marathon.”
“She was sufficiently annoyed by his dad jokes to block him on social media.”
“The students were sufficiently prepared for the exam after weeks of study.”
“The explanation was sufficiently clear for everyone to understand.”
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