Sufficient
Meaning: Enough; in logic, describing a condition that guarantees a result: if it occurs, the result must follow.
Example
- Being born in the country is sufficient for citizenship there, but it is not the only way to become a citizen.
Synonyms and antonyms
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Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “sufficient”?
Answer: C) Enough; in logic, describing a condition that guarantees a result: if it occurs, the result must follow.
“Sufficient” means: Enough; in logic, describing a condition that guarantees a result: if it occurs, the result must follow.
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