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suf·fi·cient (-ənt)
adjective
- as much as is needed; equal to what is specified or required; enough
- competent; well-qualified; able
Etymology: ME < L sufficiens, prp. of sufficere: see suffice
Related Forms:
- sufficiently suf·fi′·ciently adverb
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