Suf*fi"cient (?), a. [L. sufficiens, -entis, p.
pr. of sufficere: cf. F.
suffisant. See Suffice.]
1. 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.
2 Cor. xii.
9. 2. Possessing adequate talents or
accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.
Who is sufficient for these things?
2 Cor. ii. 16. 3. Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.
The man is, notwithstanding, sufficient . . . I think I may take his bond.
Shak.
4. Self-sufficient; self-satisfied;
content. [R.]
Thou art the most sufficient (I'll say for thee),
Not to believe a
thing.
Beau. &
Fl. Syn. -- Enough; adequate; competent; full; satisfactory; ample.
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