Sufficient
10 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Enough to meet the needs of a situation or proposed end; adequate for the purpose. It indicates an acceptable or satisfactory amount or quality.
“We have sufficient evidence to proceed with the investigation.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/səˈfɪʃənt/
Syllables
suf·fi·cient
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Synonyms
Antonyms
insufficient
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Wordle
Contains multiple vowels U, I, E with double F and letters S, C, N, T
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; the double F is valuable, aim for premium squares
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