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adj
Not sufficient; of a type or kind that does not suffice, that does not satisfy requirements or needs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: unsufficient, deficient, lacking
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Not sufficient; lacking competent power or ability; unqualified, unequal, unfit.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: unsufficient
Antonyms: none provided
det
An inadequate quantity of; not enough.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
det
A quantity (of something) that is less than is needed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adjective
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: deficient
Antonyms: sufficient
History
From Middle French insufficient, from Latin insufficiens. See also in- + sufficient.
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
