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How do you spell Sufficiency?

Correct spelling

sufficiency

Remember: SUFFICIENT + CY ending. Double F, single C, then -IENCY.

Why is sufficiency spelled this way?

From Latin sufficere, to be enough. SUB (under) + FACERE (to make). Sufficiency is making enough from below — adequacy achieved from available resources.

Common misspellings of sufficiency

sufficiancysufficeencysuficiencysufficieny

Example

The farm's water supply demonstrated remarkable sufficiency during the drought season.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell sufficiency?+
The correct spelling is "sufficiency". Remember: SUFFICIENT + CY ending. Double F, single C, then -IENCY.
Is it sufficiancy or sufficiency?+
The correct spelling is "sufficiency", not "sufficiancy".

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