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sufficient

/səˈfɪʃənt/
adjective
  1. Equal to the end proposed; adequate to what is needed; enough

    "There is not sufficient access to the internet in many small rural villages."

    Similar: ample, competent

  2. Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.

    "A two-week training course is sufficient to get a job in the coach-driving profession."

  3. Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.

Synonymsample, competent
Antonymsinsufficient, nonsufficient, unsufficient

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