sufficient

English

/səˈfɪʃənt/

adj
Definitions
  • Equal to the end proposed; adequate to what is needed; enough
  • Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.
  • (archaic) Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.
  • (obsolete) Having enough money to meet obligations and live comfortably.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- (put, place, set, do, suck, suckle, make).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*dʰeh₁-

Gloss

put, place, set, do, suck, suckle, make

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

哺

Emoji

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