# sufficiently

Pronunciation: say "suh-FISH-uhnt-lee" /səˈfɪʃəntli/

## Adverb

1. To an extent that is enough to meet a requirement or reach a desired level.
   - Simple: To a degree that is enough, or as much as something needs.
   - _The bridge must be sufficiently strong to carry heavy trucks during peak hours._
   - _The solution was sufficiently concentrated for the reaction to proceed._
2. In a manner that adequately meets a need or standard.
   - Simple: In a way that is good enough for what is needed.
   - _The lawyer explained the contract sufficiently for everyone in the room to understand it._
   - _The new hires were trained sufficiently before the busy season began._

## Origin

Formed from the adjective "sufficient" with the adverb-forming suffix "-ly."

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/sufficiently (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).