Sufficent vs. Sufficient: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 15, 2023
Incorrect: Sufficent. Correct: Sufficient. Sufficient means having or providing as much as needed.
Which is correct: Sufficent or Sufficient
How to spell Sufficient?
Sufficent is Incorrect
Sufficient is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "sufficient" has two "f"s, unlike "sufficent."
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 15, 2023
Associate "sufficient" with "efficient"; both have a double "f."
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Nov 15, 2023
Think of "sufficient" as "suf-fi-cient," focusing on the double "f."
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Nov 15, 2023
Visualize the word as "sufFicient" with an emphasized "F."
Sara Rehman
Nov 15, 2023
Link "sufficient" with "suffice," both starting with "suf."
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Nov 15, 2023
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Sufficent and Sufficient Definitions
Sufficient
Meeting the requirements.
His grades were sufficient for admission.
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Oct 27, 2023
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Sufficient
As much as needed.
She had sufficient courage to face the challenge.
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Oct 27, 2023
Sufficient
An adequate quantity of; enough.
We have sufficient supplies to last the winter.
There is not sufficient access to the Internet in many small rural villages.
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Oct 20, 2023
Sufficient
(as pronoun) A quantity (of something) that is as large as is needed.
We don't need any more; we already have sufficient.
Sufficient of us are against this idea that we should stop now.
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Oct 20, 2023
Sufficient
Of a type or kind that suffices, that satisfies requirements or needs.
This is a necessary condition but not a sufficient one.
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Sufficient
Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.
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Sufficient
(obsolete) Having enough money to meet obligations and live comfortably.
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Sufficient
Equal to the end proposed; adequate to wants; enough; ample; competent; as, provision sufficient for the family; an army sufficient to defend the country.
My grace is sufficient for thee.
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Sufficient
Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.
Who is sufficient for these things?
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Sufficient
Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.
The man is, notwithstanding, sufficient . . . I think I may take his bond.
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Sufficient
Self-sufficient; self-satisfied; content.
Thou art the most sufficient (I'll say for thee),Not to believe a thing.
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Sufficient
Of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant;
Sufficient food
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FAQs
What is the root word of Sufficient?
The root word is "sufficere" from Latin, meaning to supply.
Harlon Moss
Nov 15, 2023
Why is it called Sufficient?
It's called "sufficient" from Latin "sufficiens," meaning adequate or enough.
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Nov 15, 2023
What is the verb form of Sufficient?
"Sufficient" is an adjective, not a verb.
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Nov 15, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Sufficient?
"Sufficient" does not typically pair with a specific conjunction.
Harlon Moss
Nov 15, 2023
Which vowel is used before Sufficient?
The vowel "u" is used before "sufficient."
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Nov 15, 2023
What is the singular form of Sufficient?
"Sufficient" is an adjective and does not have singular or plural forms.
Aimie Carlson
Nov 15, 2023
What is the plural form of Sufficient?
"Sufficient" is an adjective and does not have singular or plural forms.
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Nov 15, 2023
Is Sufficient a vowel or consonant?
"Sufficient" is a word; it contains both vowels and consonants.
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Nov 15, 2023
Which preposition is used with Sufficient?
Prepositions like "for" or "to" are often used with "sufficient."
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Nov 15, 2023
Which article is used with Sufficient?
Articles like "the" or "a" can be used with "sufficient."
Harlon Moss
Nov 15, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Sufficient?
The second syllable "fi" is stressed.
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Nov 15, 2023
What is another term for Sufficient?
Another term could be "adequate" or "enough."
Janet White
Nov 15, 2023
What is the opposite of Sufficient?
The opposite could be "insufficient" or "inadequate."
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Nov 15, 2023
Which determiner is used with Sufficient?
Determiners like "the" or "a" can be used with "sufficient."
Sara Rehman
Nov 15, 2023
Is the word Sufficient is imperative?
No, it's not an imperative; it's an adjective.
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Nov 15, 2023
What is the first form of Sufficient?
"Sufficient" is an adjective; it doesn't have verb forms.
Janet White
Nov 15, 2023
How is Sufficient used in a sentence?
"There was sufficient evidence to support the jury's decision."
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Nov 15, 2023
What is the second form of Sufficient?
"Sufficient" is an adjective; it doesn't have verb forms.
Sara Rehman
Nov 15, 2023
Is Sufficient a negative or positive word?
It's generally neutral; context determines the connotation.
Sara Rehman
Nov 15, 2023
Is the Sufficient term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically but is not inherently a metaphor.
Janet White
Nov 15, 2023
What is the third form of Sufficient?
"Sufficient" is an adjective; it doesn't have verb forms.
Harlon Moss
Nov 15, 2023
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