Meaning
sufficiency, pass mark
- a passing grade or mark in school or university
- an adequate amount; sufficiency
- a condescending or dismissive attitude
In a sentence
Ho studiato molto per raggiungere la sufficienza in matematica.
I studied hard to get a passing grade in math.
Non abbiamo mangiato a sufficienza prima di partire.
We didn't eat enough before leaving.
Il professore lo guardò con evidente sufficienza.
The teacher looked at him with clear condescension.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sufficienza | feminine · singular |
| sufficienze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The set phrase 'a sufficienza' means 'enough' or 'sufficiently'.
- In Italian schools, 'la sufficienza' corresponds to a grade of 6 out of 10.