An adequate quantity of; enough.
We have sufficient supplies to last the winter.
A quantity (of something) that is as large as is needed.
We don't need any more; we already have sufficient.
Of a type or kind that suffices, that satisfies requirements or needs.
This is a necessary condition but not a sufficient one.
From Old French sufisanz, soficient, from Latin sufficiēns, present participle of sufficiō.
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Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.
They felt sufficient to maintain their present prosperity and independence.
Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.
...to take the best ways we can, to make it known to the Duke of York; for, till Sir J. Minnes be removed, and a sufficient man brought into W. Pen's place, when he is gone, it is impossible for this Office ever to support itself.