Sufficed: meaning, definitions and examples
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sufficed
[ səˈfaɪst ]
general use
To have been enough or adequate for some purpose or need. The word 'sufficed' indicates that something met the necessary requirements or was satisfactory in fulfilling a particular role.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His explanation sufficed for the audience.
- The meal sufficed to satisfy her hunger.
- Two hours sufficed for completing the assignment.
Translations
Translations of the word "sufficed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bastou
🇮🇳 पर्याप्त था
🇩🇪 ausgereicht
🇮🇩 cukup
🇺🇦 достатньо
🇵🇱 wystarczyło
🇯🇵 十分だった
🇫🇷 suffit
🇪🇸 bastó
🇹🇷 yeterliydi
🇰🇷 충분했다
🇸🇦 يكفي
🇨🇿 stačilo
🇸🇰 stačilo
🇨🇳 足够了
🇸🇮 zadostovalo
🇮🇸 nægði
🇰🇿 жеткілікті болды
🇬🇪 კმარა
🇦🇿 kifayət etdi
🇲🇽 fue suficiente
Etymology
The word 'sufficed' is derived from the Latin word 'sufficere', which means 'to meet, arrive, or be sufficient'. This Latin term is a combination of 'sub-', meaning 'under', and 'facere', meaning 'to do or make'. It traveled through Old French before entering Middle English as 'suffisen'. Over the centuries, the word has evolved not only in form but also in usage. Initially, it carried a more concrete sense of sufficiency, and it has since taken on a broader range in the contexts it applies to. The progressive nature of 'sufficed' can be noted in its frequent use in both speaking and writing, showcasing its durability in the English lexicon.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,077, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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