sufficient — enough for a particular purpose; adequate
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: enough for a particular purpose; adequate
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈfɪʃənt/
Korean meaning: 충분한, 적절한
Korean pronunciation: 서-피-션트 (강세: 피)
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking is so good that one bite is sufficient to make me gain 5 pounds.
- Three hours of sleep is sufficient for a zombie, but not for a high school student.
- The evidence was sufficient to prove his innocence.
sufficient
ADJECTIVE//səˈfɪʃənt//
enough for a particular purpose; adequate
enough for a particular purpose; adequate
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Origin
From Latin 'sufficiens,' the present participle of 'sufficere' meaning 'to be enough' or 'to suffice,' formed from 'sub-' (under, up to) and 'facere' (to make or do).
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“My mom's cooking is so good that one bite is sufficient to make me gain 5 pounds.”
“Three hours of sleep is sufficient for a zombie, but not for a high school student.”
“The evidence was sufficient to prove his innocence.”
“Is your salary sufficient to cover all your expenses?”
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