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sufficient (noun)

Sufficient means having enough of something for a specific need or purpose. It is used to describe a quantity or quality that is exactly what is required, without being too little.

💬 Example

"Do we have sufficient milk for breakfast?"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Fish' in a 'Net'. If the net is SUFFI-CIENT, it is enough to catch the fish. (SU-FISH-ENT).

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
enough adequate ample plenty satisfactory
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'sufficient' after the noun. → We have sufficient time.

Confusing 'sufficient' with 'efficient'. → The engine is efficient; we have sufficient fuel.

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