Sufficiently

/səˈfɪʃəntli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

To an adequate degree; as much as is needed.

The results were sufficiently convincing to justify further research.

In a way that meets the necessary requirements.

He trained sufficiently to compete in the national championship.

To a degree that is adequate for purpose.

The water was heated sufficiently for the experiment to proceed.

To an extent that is enough to achieve a desired outcome.

She was sufficiently prepared for the interview, having practiced her answers.

Derived from the Latin word 'sufficientem', meaning capable or adequate.

sufficiently good:

Good enough for a particular purpose.

sufficiently large:

Large enough to meet certain specifications.

sufficiently detailed:

Detailed enough to provide clarity.

Good enough

This pizza is sufficiently good to order again.

Adequate for now

That'll do, it's sufficiently what I need.