German word

hinreichend

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɪnˌʁaɪ̯çn̩t/

Meaning

  • adjectivesufficient

Example

Wir haben hinreichende Belege für die Behauptung.

We have sufficient evidence for the claim.

Illustration for hinreichend (sufficient)

More examples

Die Informationen sind hinreichend, um eine Entscheidung zu treffen.

The information is sufficient to make a decision.

Core concept

A measuring line reaches the required mark, meeting the need without promising any surplus.

Common phrases

  • hinreichende Belege

    adequate evidence

  • hinreichende Kenntnisse

    adequate knowledge

  • hinreichende Gründe

    adequate reasons

Similar words

genug: Having the needed amount or degree.
ausreichend: Meeting the need well enough for the purpose.
genügend: Having the required amount or quality in full.

Definition in German

So vorhanden oder beschaffen, dass eine bestimmte Forderung oder Bedingung erfüllt ist

Word origin

The adjective comes from the verb hinreichen, formed with the directional element hin and reichen, meaning "to reach far enough."

Usage tips

  • Hinreichend is especially common in formal, academic, and legal prose, while everyday speech often uses genug or ausreichend.

Other meanings

  • sufficientlyadverb

Opposites

Related words

  • hinreichenbe sufficient and hand oververb
  • hinreichenderweisesufficientlyadverb

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