insufficient

== English == === Etymology === From Middle French insufficient, from Latin insufficiens. See also in- +‎ sufficient. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/ Rhymes: -ɪʃənt Hyphenation: in‧suf‧fi‧cient === Determiner === insufficient An inadequate quantity of; not enough. (as pronoun) A quantity (of something) that is less than is needed. ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === insufficient (comparative more insufficient, superlative most insufficient) Not sufficient; of a type or kind that does not suffice, that does not satisfy requirements or needs. an insufficient amount;   an insufficient degree Synonyms: unsufficient (uncommon), deficient, lacking Not sufficient; lacking competent power or ability; unqualified, unequal, unfit. Synonym: unsufficient (uncommon) ==== Usage notes ==== See deficiency § Usage notes. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== Translations ====