insufficient
[ in-suh-fish-uhnt ]
/ ˌɪn səˈfɪʃ ənt /
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adjective
not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer.
deficient in force, quality, or amount; inadequate: insufficient protection.
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British Dictionary definitions for insufficient
insufficient
/ (ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt) /
adjective
not sufficient; inadequate or deficient
Derived forms of insufficient
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Medical definitions for insufficient
insufficient
[ ĭn′sə-fĭsh′ənt ]
adj.
Not sufficient.
Incapable of proper functioning.
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