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Updated June 2026
To a degree that is enough or adequate for a particular purpose. Sufficiently indicates meeting requirements or standards, though not necessarily exceeding them.
“The candidate was sufficiently qualified for the position, meeting all the essential criteria.”
/səˈfɪʃəntli/
suf·fi·cient·ly
Contains 'SUFFIC' base with multiple 'I' and 'F' letters; 'IENTLY' adverb ending
Valuable 12-letter word with 'Y' and double 'F' for extra points; formal usage
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