ETYM Latin adaequatus, p. p. of adaequare to make equal to; ad + aequare to make equal, aequus equal. Related to Equal.
1. Enough to meet a purpose; SYN. decent, enough.
2. About average; acceptable; SYN. passable, fair to middling.
3. (Sometimes followed by 'to') Meeting the requirements especially of a task.
Occurring in such quantity, quality, or scope as to fully meet demands, needs, or expectations
ETYM Latin sufficiens, -entis, p. pr. of sufficere: cf. French suffisant. Related to Suffice.
Of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant.
1. In an adequate manner.
2. In an adequate manner or to an adequate degree.
To a sufficient degree.
ETYM Latin sufficiens, -entis, p. pr. of sufficere: cf. French suffisant. Related to Suffice.
Of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant.