sufficientemente

Sufficientemente is an Italian adverb meaning “in a sufficient or adequate manner.” It is formed from the adjective sufficiente, plus the adverbial suffix -mente, and is used to indicate that something meets a required standard or threshold without exceeding it. The word traces its etymology to Latin sufficiens, sufficere, through the development of Italian sufficiente and the general pattern of creating adverbs with -mente.

Usage and grammar: Sufficientemente modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to express degree or adequacy. Examples include: “Il sistema è sufficientemente robusto per l’uso previsto” (The system is sufficiently robust for the intended use) and “Parla sufficientemente bene” (He/she speaks sufficiently well). The adverb can appear before or after the word it modifies, depending on emphasis and rhythm, though it typically follows the element it qualifies when used with adjectives.

Nuance and context: Sufficientemente usually conveys that a standard or requirement has been met, rather than suggesting excess or surplus. In formal or technical writing it can be preferred for precision, while in everyday speech, words like abbastanza (enough) or adeguatamente (adequately) might be more common. The choice between sufficientemente and its synonyms can affect tone, with sufficientemente offering a measured, objective sense of adequacy.

Related forms and cognates: The adjective sufficiente is used to describe something that is adequate, while adverbs formed with -mente are common in Italian. Cognates exist in other Romance languages, such as suficientemente in Spanish or suficientemente in Portuguese, sharing similar meaning and derivation.