Sufficient

/səˈfɪʃ.ənt/ adjective

Definition

Sufficient means as much as is needed; enough to meet a requirement or purpose.

Etymology

From Latin 'sufficiens' (present participle of 'sufficere') meaning 'to supply, be enough', from 'sub' (under) + 'facere' (to make). It suggested something that adequately 'makes up' what is needed.

Kelly Says

Sufficient doesn’t mean perfect or extra—it just means 'good enough to work'. Many people burn out chasing more when 'sufficient' would already do the job.

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