ENOUGH


Meaning of ENOUGH in English

adj.

Pronunciation: i- ' n ə f, ē -, ə -

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English ynough, from Old English gen ō g (akin to Old High German ginuog enough), from ge- (perfective prefix) + -n ō g; akin to Latin nancisci to get, Greek enenkein to carry ― more at CO-

Date: before 12th century

: occurring in such quantity, quality, or scope as to fully meet demands, needs, or expectations < enough food for everyone>

synonyms see SUFFICIENT

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.