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suf·fi·cient

sufficient

pronunciation:
s fI shnt
part of speech: adjective
definition: enough; adequate.
They didn't have sufficient evidence to convict him of the crime.Have you packed sufficient clothing for your trip?
synonyms:
adequate, enough, satisfactory
antonyms:
deficient, inadequate, insufficient, wanting
similar words:
acceptable, all right, ample, comfortable, competent, passable, plenty
derivation: sufficiently (adv.)