Suf-fi'cient, a.

(-fish'ent), a. [Lat. sufficiens, p. pr. of sufficere; It. & Pg. sufficiente, Sp. suficiente, Pr. sufficient, Fr. suffisant.] 1. Adequate to suffice; equal to the end proposed; adequate to wants; competent; as, provision sufficient for the family; an army sufficient to defend the country. My grace is sufficient for thee. 2 Cor. xii. 9. 2. Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit; competent; responsible. Who is sufficient for these things? 2 Cor. ii. 16. In saying that he is a good man, understand me that he is sufficient. Shak. 3. Self-satisfied; content. [Obs.] Thou art the most sufficient (I'll say for thee), Not to believe a thing. Beau. & Fl. Syn.—Enough; adequate; competent; full; satisfactory; ample.