suffisant

Adjective

sufficient (comparative more sufficient, superlative most sufficient)

1. Of a type or kind that suffices, that satisfies requirements or needs.
   • This is a necessary condition but not a sufficient one.
2. Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.
   • They felt sufficient to maintain their present prosperity and independence.1842, Nathanael Emmons, Jacob Ide, Social and civil duties, page 456
3. (archaic) 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.1668 December 23, Samuel Pepys, Diary of Samuel Pepys
4. (obsolete) Having enough money to meet obligations and live comfortably.
   • I shall in this place only mention that qualification by wealth; the rather, being applyed to the deputies of towns and citties, where they use to say of a rich man, he is a very sufficient man : and the other sufficiencies and qualifications are mentioned on other occasions.1766, Bulstrode Whitlocke, Charles Morton, Whitelockes Notes Uppon The Kings Writt For Choosing Members Of Parlement

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