C-sufficient
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/siˈsəˌfɪʃənt/
(sufficient)
enough
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sufficient' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sufficiens,' where 'sufficere' meant 'to meet the need of.'
Historical Evolution
'sufficiens' transformed into the Old French word 'suffisant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sufficient' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to meet the need of,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'adequate or enough.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a level of sufficiency or adequacy that meets a certain standard, often used in specific contexts like programming or mathematics.
The algorithm is C-sufficient for solving this type of problem.
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