Main Entry:

suf·fice

Pronunciation:

\sə-ˈfīs also -ˈfīz\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

suf·ficed; suf·fic·ing

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French suffis-, stem of suffire, from Latin sufficere to provide, be adequate, from sub- + facere to make, do — more at do

Date:

14th century

intransitive verb 1 : to meet or satisfy a need : be sufficient <a brief note will suffice> —often used with an impersonal it<suffice it to say that they are dedicated, serious personalities — Cheryl Aldridge> 2 : to be competent or capable transitive verb : to be enough for <a few more should suffice them>

— suf·fic·er noun