01 a. Equal to the end proposed; adequate to wants; enough; ample; competent; as, provision sufficient for the family; an army sufficient to defe…
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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.
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Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.“Who is sufficient for these things?” — 2 Cor. ii. 16.
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Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.“The man is, notwithstanding, sufficient . . . I think I may take his bond.” — Shak.
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Self-sufficient; self-satisfied; content.[R.]“Thou art the most sufficient (I'll say for thee), Not to believe a thing.” — Beau. & Fl.