sufficiency

[səˈfɪʃ(ə)nsi]

sufficiency Definition

• 1. the condition of being adequate or enough for a particular purpose
• 2. an adequate amount of something

Using sufficiency: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sufficiency" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sufficiency of the food supply was called into question.

• Example

  We have reached a level of sufficiency in our savings.

• Example

  The sufficiency of the evidence was challenged by the defense.

sufficiency Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sufficiency

• adequacy
• enough
• plenty
• satisfactoriness
• competence

Antonyms for sufficiency

• insufficiency
• inadequacy
• deficiency

Phrases with sufficiency

• self-sufficiency

  the ability to provide for oneself without the help of others

  Example

  Living off the grid requires a certain level of self-sufficiency.

• sufficiency economy

  a philosophy developed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand that emphasizes moderation, reasonableness, and self-immunity to economic shocks

  Example

  The sufficiency economy philosophy has been adopted as a guiding principle for Thailand's economic development.

• sufficiency principle

  a principle in economics that states that resources should be allocated in a way that maximizes overall welfare, subject to the constraint that everyone's basic needs are met

  Example

  The sufficiency principle is often used to justify redistributive policies.

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Summary: sufficiency in Brief

Sufficiency [səˈfɪʃ(ə)nsi] refers to the condition of being adequate or enough for a particular purpose. It can also mean an adequate amount of something. Examples of its use include 'The sufficiency of the food supply was called into question' and 'We have reached a level of sufficiency in our savings.' Phrases like 'self-sufficiency' and 'sufficiency economy' denote the ability to provide for oneself and a philosophy of moderation and self-immunity to economic shocks, respectively.