sufficiency

noun
səˈfɪʃənsi

Meaning

The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
the state of having enough of something; adequacy

Example Sentences

The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.

The village had a sufficiency of food after the harvest.

Example Expressions

self-sufficiency

Synonyms

Adequacy, Enoughness, adequacy, enough, abundance, plenty
Entry 1
Adequacy, Enoughness
Entry 2
adequacy, enough, abundance, plenty

Antonyms

Insufficiency, Shortage, insufficiency, lack, scarcity
Entry 1
Insufficiency, Shortage
Entry 2
insufficiency, lack, scarcity

Collocations

sufficiency of resources, sufficiency of evidence, self-sufficiency

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