Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Sufficient”
Adequate or enough for what is needed; having as much as required.
Word Family of Sufficient
What is the noun of sufficient? — sufficiency
What is the adjective of sufficient? — sufficient
What is the adverb of sufficient? — sufficiently
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- Two weeks is a sufficient amount of time to prepare for the exam. B2
- The budget is sufficient for all the planned expenses. B2
- They have sufficient evidence to support their claim in court. B2
Word Form Patterns for Sufficient
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: sufficient → sufficiently.
Origin and Word Formation of Sufficient
From Latin "sufficiens", from "sufferre" (to bear, endure); means adequate.
Often used in formal writing, academics, and professional contexts; slightly more formal than "enough".
Common Word Form Mistakes with Sufficient
Wrong: We have sufficient resources to complete the project on-time.
Correct: We have sufficient resources to complete the project on time.
"On time" is two words, not hyphenated as "on-time", unless it is used as an attributive adjective (e.g., "on-time delivery").
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Sufficient
What are the word forms of “sufficient”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “sufficient”?
“sufficient” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “sufficient” come from?
From Latin "sufficiens", from "sufferre" (to bear, endure); means adequate.