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SUFFICIENCY Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word sufficiency. (exact relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word sufficiency. (close relations)

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adequacy
nounn
noun

• the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily:

• the quality of being sufficient for the end in view

enough
adverbadv
noun

• an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

adverb

• as much as necessary

adjective satellite

• sufficient for the purpose

abundance
nounn
noun

• the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

• (physics) the ratio of the number of atoms of a specific isotope of an element to the total number of isotopes present

• (chemistry) the ratio of the total mass of an element in the earth's crust to the total mass of the earth's crust; expressed as a percentage or in parts per million

adequateness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily:

ampleness
nounn
noun

• the property of being more than sufficient; comfortable sufficiency

• the property of impressive largeness in size

plenty
nounn
noun

• a full supply

• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

adverb

• as much as necessary

sufficience
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Best Hypernyms For SUFFICIENCY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sufficiency, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (22)
ability adeptness adroitness aptitude capability capacity competence dexterity effectiveness efficacy efficiency expertise finesse knack know-how mastery proficiency quality skill talent wealth wealthiness
Phrases (1)
relative quantity

Alternatives for ADEQUACY

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