\Suf*fi"cient\, a. [L. sufficiens, -entis, p. pr. of
sufficere: cf. F. suffisant. See {Suffice}.]
1. Equal to the end proposed; adequate to wants; enough;
   ample; 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.
         Who is sufficient for these things?   --2 Cor. ii.
                                               16.
3. Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.
         The man is, notwithstanding, sufficient . . . I
         think I may take his bond.            --Shak.
4. Self-sufficient; self-satisfied; content. [R.]
         Thou art the most sufficient (I'll say for thee),
         Not to believe a thing.               --Beau. & Fl.
Syn: Enough; adequate; competent; full; satisfactory; ample.