[more sufficient; most sufficient] somewhat formal : having or providing as much as is needed : enough
▪ A brisk walk is sufficient to raise your heart rate. ▪ A 15 percent tip is sufficient. [=adequate] ▪ There must be sufficient funds in your bank account to cover the check. ▪ sufficient savings ▪ Her explanation was not sufficient to satisfy the police. — see also self-sufficient
▪ A brisk walk is sufficient to raise your heart rate. ▪ A 15 percent tip is sufficient. [=adequate] ▪ There must be sufficient funds in your bank account to cover the check. ▪ sufficient savings ▪ Her explanation was not sufficient to satisfy the police. — see also self-sufficient
— suf·fi·cien·cy
/səˈfɪʃənsi/ noun, plural suf·fi·cien·cies [count, noncount]
▪ challenging the sufficiency of the evidence/proof
/səˈfɪʃənsi/ noun, plural suf·fi·cien·cies [count, noncount] ▪ challenging the sufficiency of the evidence/proof
— suf·fi·cient·ly adverb
▪ He was sufficiently bothered by the noise to complain to the manager. ▪ Her health has improved sufficiently to allow her to return to work. ▪ Make sure that the temperature is sufficiently cool.
▪ He was sufficiently bothered by the noise to complain to the manager. ▪ Her health has improved sufficiently to allow her to return to work. ▪ Make sure that the temperature is sufficiently cool.






