Sufficiency

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /səˈfɪʃənsi/

Definitions of sufficiency

noun the condition of being adequate or enough

Example Sentences

A1 Having sufficiency of food and water is essential for survival.

A2 The sufficiency of evidence led to a quick resolution of the case.

B1 Financial sufficiency is important for a comfortable retirement.

B2 The sufficiency of resources allowed the project to be completed ahead of schedule.

C1 Her sufficiency in multiple languages made her a valuable asset to the company.

C2 The sufficiency of his knowledge on the subject matter was evident in his detailed analysis.

adjective sufficient, enough

Example Sentences

A1 I have sufficiency food for the picnic.

A2 She showed sufficiency skills to complete the task.

B1 The company's sufficiency budget allowed for expansion.

B2 His sufficiency knowledge of the subject impressed the professor.

C1 The sufficiency evidence presented in court led to a conviction.

C2 The sufficiency resources available ensured the project's success.

Examples of sufficiency in a Sentence

formal The sufficiency of evidence presented in court led to a conviction.

informal I doubt the sufficiency of his explanation for being late.

slang I'm not sure if his excuse has enough sufficiency to be believable.

figurative The sufficiency of love in their relationship kept them together through tough times.

Grammatical Forms of sufficiency

plural

sufficiencies

comparative

more sufficient

superlative

most sufficient

present tense

suffice

future tense

will suffice

perfect tense

have sufficed

continuous tense

is sufficing

singular

sufficiency

positive degree

sufficient

infinitive

to suffice

gerund

sufficing

participle

sufficient

Origin and Evolution of sufficiency

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'sufficiency' originated from the Latin word 'sufficientia', which is derived from the verb 'sufficere' meaning 'to suffice' or 'to be sufficient'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'sufficiency' has evolved to encompass not just the idea of being enough or satisfactory, but also the concept of having an adequate amount or degree of something.