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Sufficing: meaning, definitions and examples

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sufficing

 

[ səˈfaɪsɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

adequate provision

Sufficing refers to the act of being sufficient or adequate for a particular purpose or need. It indicates that something meets the required standards or fulfills the necessary conditions without excess. The term can be applied in various contexts, from personal needs to the adequacy of resources in a project. Ultimately, it conveys the idea of just enough to satisfy requirements.

Synonyms

adequate, ample, enough, satisfactory, sufficient

Examples of usage

  • The budget was sufficing for the project's needs.
  • His efforts were sufficing to secure the victory.
  • The information provided was sufficing to make a decision.
  • The resources gathered were sufficing for the expedition.
  • Her explanation was sufficing for us to understand the concept.

Etymology

The word 'suffice' originates from the Latin word 'sufficere', which means 'to meet, to supply or to suffice'. This Latin term is derived from 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'facere' meaning 'to do or to make'. The use of sufficing in English can be traced back to the late Middle English period, where it began to appear in texts around the 14th century. It initially conveyed the meaning of meeting a need or requirement in a general sense. Over time, 'suffice' evolved in usage, particularly in contexts related to adequacy and satisfaction, leading to the derivation 'sufficing' as an active form illustrating the ongoing state or action of being sufficient. Today, sufficing is commonly used to describe situations where a specific amount or quality meets the essential needs without excess, emphasizing practicality and efficiency.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,125 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.