Adequate vs. Sufficient

Adequateadjective

Equal to or fulfilling some requirement.

Adequateverb

(obsolete) To equalize; to make adequate.

Adequateverb

(obsolete) To equal.

Adequateadjective

Equal to some requirement; proportionate, or correspondent; fully sufficient; as, powers adequate to a great work; an adequate definition.

Adequateverb

To equalize; to make adequate.

Adequateverb

To equal.

Adequateadjective

(sometimes followed by `to') meeting the requirements especially of a task;

Adequateadjective

enough to meet a purpose;

Adequateadjective

about average; acceptable;

Adequateadjective

satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity

Sufficientadjective

Equal to the end proposed; adequate to what is needed; enough

Sufficientadjective

Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.

Sufficientadjective

(archaic) Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.

Sufficientadjective

(obsolete) Having enough money to meet obligations and live comfortably.

Sufficientdeterminer

The smallest amount needed.

Sufficientadjective

Equal to the end proposed; adequate to wants; enough; ample; competent; as, provision sufficient for the family; an army sufficient to defend the country.

Sufficientadjective

Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.

Sufficientadjective

Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.

Sufficientadjective

Self-sufficient; self-satisfied; content.

Sufficientadjective

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant;