How do you use "sufficient" in a sentence?

Is there sufficient evidence to proceed with the case? We have sufficient funds to complete the project. One hour should be sufficient to finish the task.

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Q: What does "sufficient" mean?

Enough to meet a need or purpose; adequate Sufficient means having or providing as much as is needed, neither more nor less. It is more formal than 'enough' and is commonly used in official or written contexts. The opposite is 'insufficient'. The phrase 'self-sufficient' means able to provide for oneself without outside help.

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Meaning: Enough to meet a need or purpose; adequate

足够的，充分的

suficiente

十分な、足りる

충분한, 족한

Sufficient means having or providing as much as is needed, neither more nor less. It is more formal than 'enough' and is commonly used in official or written contexts. The opposite is 'insufficient'. The phrase 'self-sufficient' means able to provide for oneself without outside help.

sufficient意味着拥有或提供所需的量，不多也不少。它比'enough'更正式，常用于官方或书面语境中。它的反义词是'insufficient'。'self-sufficient'这个短语意味着能够在没有外部帮助的情况下自给自足。

Sufficient significa tener o proporcionar tanto como se necesita, ni más ni menos. Es más formal que 'enough' y se usa comúnmente en contextos oficiales o escritos. Lo opuesto es 'insufficient'. La frase 'self-sufficient' significa poder proveerse a sí mismo sin ayuda externa.

sufficientは、必要なだけ持っている、または提供することを意味し、それ以上でも以下でもありません。「enough」よりもフォーマルで、公式または書面の文脈で一般的に使用されます。反対語は「insufficient」です。「self-sufficient」というフレーズは、外部の助けなしに自分で賄えることを意味します。

sufficient는 필요한 만큼 충분히 있거나 제공하는 것을 의미하며, 그 이상도 이하도 아닙니다. 'enough'보다 격식체이며, 공식적이거나 문어체 맥락에서 흔히 사용됩니다. 반의어는 'insufficient'입니다. 'self-sufficient'는 외부 도움 없이 스스로 해결할 수 있는 것을 의미합니다.

Examples

Is there sufficient evidence to proceed with the case?
有足够的证据继续审理此案吗？
¿Hay suficiente evidencia para proceder con el caso?
事件を進めるのに十分な証拠がありますか？
사건을 진행하기에 충분한 증거가 있습니까?
We have sufficient funds to complete the project.
我们有足够的资金来完成这个项目。
Tenemos fondos suficientes para completar el proyecto.
プロジェクトを完了するのに十分な資金があります。
프로젝트를 완료하기에 충분한 자금이 있습니다.
One hour should be sufficient to finish the task.
一小时应该足够完成这项任务。
Una hora debería ser suficiente para terminar la tarea.
1時間あればタスクを終えるのに十分なはずです。
1시간이면 그 작업을 끝내기에 충분할 것입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'sufficientem' meaning 'adequate, satisfactory', present participle of 'sufficere' (to supply, be adequate), from 'sub-' (up to) + 'facere' (to make, do). Related to 'suffice' and 'efficient'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal