sufficiency
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noun \sə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē\ plural suf·fi·cien·cies
Definition of SUFFICIENCY
1
: sufficient means to meet one's needs : competency; also : a modest but adequate scale of living
2
: the quality or state of being sufficient : adequacy
See Examples of SUFFICIENCY
- <the sufficiency of the portions is such that you will leave the restaurant with a full stomach but without doggie bags>
First Known Use of SUFFICIENCY
15th century
Related to SUFFICIENCY
- Synonyms
- acceptability, adequacy, satisfactoriness
- Antonyms
- inadequacy, inadequateness, insufficiency, unsatisfactoriness
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