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Definition of Insufficient
1. Adjective. Of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement. "Insufficient funds"
Attributes: Quantity
Also: Meager, Meagerly, Meagre, Scrimpy, Stingy
Similar to: Depleted, Low, Inadequate, Poor, Short, Lean, Skimpy, Light, Scant, Short, Shy
Derivative terms: Deficiency, Insufficiency
Antonyms: Sufficient
Definition of Insufficient
1. a. Not sufficient; not enough; inadequate to any need, use, or purpose; as, the provisions are insufficient in quantity, and defective in quality.
Definition of Insufficient
1. Adjective. Not sufficient. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Insufficient
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Insufficient
1. 1. Not sufficient; not enough; inadequate to any need, use, or purpose; as, the provisions are insufficient in quantity, and defective in quality. "Insufficient for His praise." 2. Wanting in strength, power, ability, capacity, or skill; incompetent; incapable; unfit; as, a person insufficient to discharge the duties of an office. Synonym: Inadequate, scanty, incommensurate, unequal, unfit, incompetent, incapable, inefficient. Origin: L. Insufficiens, -entis. See In- not, and Sufficient. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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