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We have sufficient paper for the class.
What does Sufficient mean?
enough for what is needed.
Dictionary definition
Enough for a particular purpose or need.
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The answer needs sufficient evidence from the text.
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A scientist needs sufficient data before making a strong conclusion.
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What does sufficient mean?
Sufficient means enough for what is needed.
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suh · fish · unt · strongest beat: fish
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WordSufficient.
Partadjective.
MeaningSufficient means enough for what is needed.
ExampleExample: We have sufficient paper for the class.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- suh · fish · unt
- Strongest beat
- fish
- Ending
- unt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fish.
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insufficientContrasts with sufficient in the meaning enough for what is needed.
not enoughContrasts with sufficient in the meaning enough for what is needed.
lackingContrasts with sufficient in the meaning enough for what is needed.
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Base word
sufficient
adverb
sufficiently
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