sufficiency

noun

1. 1

   the quality of being sufficient for the end in view

   he questioned the sufficiency of human intelligence

2. 2

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

   enough is as good as a feast

   there is more than a sufficiency of lawyers in this country

3. 3

   sufficient resources to provide comfort and meet obligations

   her father questioned the young suitor's sufficiency