English word sufficient comes from Latin facere, Latin sub
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| facere | Latin (lat) | |
| sub | Latin (lat) | (with ablative) about, around (time). (with ablative) at the feet of. (with ablative) behind. (with ablative) under, beneath. (with ablative) within, during. (with accusative) under, up to, up under, close to (of a motion). (with accusative) until, before, up to, about. |
| sufficio | Latin (lat) | (intransitive) I am sufficient, am adequate, am capable, suffice, avail, satisfy.. (of a building) I lay a foundation for.. I appoint to a vacancy, choose as a substitute, employ in.. I dip, dye, steep, impregnate, tinge, imbue.. I put under or among.. I supply, provide, afford, give, furnish, yield. |
| sufficiens | Latin (lat) | |
| soficient | Old French (fro) | |
| sufficient | English (eng) | The smallest amount needed. (archaic) Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.. Equal to the end proposed; adequate to what is needed; enough. Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.. Self-sufficient; self-satisfied; content. |