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insufficient

in·suf·fi·cient
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-suh-fish-uh nt]
    • /ˌɪn səˈfɪʃ ənt/
    • /ˌɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-suh-fish-uh nt]
    • /ˌɪn səˈfɪʃ ənt/

Definitions of insufficient word

  • adjective insufficient not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer. 1
  • adjective insufficient deficient in force, quality, or amount; inadequate: insufficient protection. 1
  • noun insufficient Not enough; inadequate. 1
  • adjective insufficient amount: not enough 1
  • adjective insufficient lacking, inadequate 1
  • adjective insufficient Something that is insufficient is not large enough in amount or degree for a particular purpose. 0

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Origin of insufficient

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin insufficient- (stem of insufficiēns). See in-3, sufficient

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Parts of speech for Insufficient

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

insufficient popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for insufficient

adj insufficient

  • poor — having little or no money, goods, or other means of support: a poor family living on welfare.
  • unsatisfactory — not satisfactory; not satisfying or meeting one's demands; inadequate.
  • deficient — If someone or something is deficient in a particular thing, they do not have the full amount of it that they need in order to function normally or work properly.
  • inadequate — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
  • meager — deficient in quantity or quality; lacking fullness or richness; scanty; inadequate: a meager salary; meager fare; a meager harvest.

adjective insufficient

  • lacking — being without; not having; wanting; less: Lacking equipment, the laboratory couldn't undertake the research project.
  • in short supply — If something is in short supply, there is very little of it available and it is difficult to find or obtain.

Antonyms for insufficient

adj insufficient

  • adequate — If something is adequate, there is enough of it or it is good enough to be used or accepted.
  • sufficient — adequate for the purpose; enough: sufficient proof; sufficient protection.
  • satisfactory — giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
  • ample — If there is an ample amount of something, there is enough of it and usually some extra.
  • strong — having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.

adjective insufficient

  • enough — As much or as many as required.

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