The meaning of INSUFFICIENT is not sufficient : inadequate; especially : lacking adequate power, capacity, or competence. How to use insufficient in a sentence.

INSUFFICIENT definition: 1. not enough: 2. not enough: 3. not enough in amount, strength, or quality; less than is needed: . Learn more.

Insufficient definition: not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required.. See examples of INSUFFICIENT used in a sentence.

Something that is insufficient is not large enough in amount or degree for a particular purpose.

Definition of insufficient adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. not sufficient: an insufficient answer. 2. inadequate: insufficient protection.

The meaning of INSUFFICIENCY is the quality or state of being insufficient. How to use insufficiency in a sentence.

If something is insufficient, it isn't enough. A high school diploma is very helpful for getting a job, but by itself, it's probably insufficient to land you a job as an astronaut.

Late Latin insufficient- (stem of insufficiēns). See in - 3, sufficient Middle English 1350–1400 in′suf•fi′cient•ly, adv. 1. inadequate, scanty, deficient.

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