sufficient condition

Cultural  

1. In mathematics, a condition that must be satisfied for a statement to be true and without which the statement cannot be true. For example, although no one can run for president of the United States unless he or she is thirty-five or older, simply being thirty-five is not a sufficient condition to be president. (Compare necessary condition.)

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Example Sentences

"The hot spots are a necessary but not sufficient condition," she said.

From Science Daily

And so it's not a sufficient condition, but it's a necessary condition.

From Salon

"From the Fed's perspective, cooler goods prices are a necessary, but not sufficient, condition in restoring price stability right now," said Will Compernolle, macro strategist at FHN Financial in New York.

From Reuters

“Majority rule is the essence of democracy. But it’s not a sufficient condition,” Professor Roznai said.

From New York Times

He added: “A necessary condition, and an often sufficient condition, is credible military action. The longer you wait, the harder that becomes. We’ve waited very long.”

From Seattle Times