Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality or state of being sufficient; adequacy: The condition of having enough of something to meet a need or purpose.
   • An adequate amount or quantity: A supply or amount that is enough to achieve a specific goal or satisfy a requirement.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The study aims to prove the sufficiency of the new vaccine. (The study aims to prove that the new vaccine is adequate.)
  • He doubted the sufficiency of the evidence to convict the suspect. (He doubted that the evidence was enough to convict the suspect.)
  • We need to ensure the sufficiency of our supplies for the winter. (We need to ensure our supplies are adequate for the winter.)

Advanced Usage

• "A sufficiency of": Used to indicate an adequate or satisfactory amount of something.
  • The farm produces a sufficiency of food for the local community. (The farm produces enough food for the local community.)
• "Self-sufficiency": (A related compound word) The ability to provide for one's own needs without external assistance.
  • The goal of the project is to achieve energy self-sufficiency. (The goal of the project is to produce enough energy for its own needs.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sufficient (adj): Enough; adequate.
  • We have sufficient time to complete the task.
• Sufficiently (adv): To an adequate degree.
  • The room was sufficiently warm.
• Insufficiency (n): The quality or state of being insufficient; an inadequate amount.
  • The patient suffered from renal insufficiency.

Synonyms

• Adequacy: The state of being sufficient or suitable.
• Enough: As much or as many as required.
• Ampleness: The quality of being plentiful or more than adequate.

Antonyms

• Insufficiency: An inadequate amount.
• Deficiency: A lack or shortage.
• Scarcity: The state of being in short supply.

Noun

1. the quality of being sufficient for the end in view
   • he questioned the sufficiency of human intelligence
2. an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
   • enough is as good as a feast
   • there is more than a sufficiency of lawyers in this country
3. sufficient resources to provide comfort and meet obligations
   • her father questioned the young suitor's sufficiency