insufficient

determineradjectiveattested in dialogue

//ɪnsəˈfɪʃənt//

An inadequate quantity of; not enough.

determiner

1
An inadequate quantity of; not enough.
Insufficient time is available to reflect on the problem.
2
A quantity (of something) that is less than is needed.
Insufficient of the building remains to determine its age.

Etymology

From Middle French insufficient, from Latin insufficiens. See also in- + sufficient.

adjective

1
Not sufficient; of a type or kind that does not suffice, that does not satisfy requirements or needs.
an insufficient amount
an insufficient degree
It is a necessary condition but an insufficient one.
2
Not sufficient; lacking competent power or ability; unqualified, unequal, unfit.
Brother Coſroe, I find my ſelfe agreeu’d, Yet inſufficient to expreſſe the ſame: For it requires a great and thundering ſpeech: […]

Forms

comparative: more insufficient
superlative: most insufficient

instructor · One who instructs; a teacher.instrument · A device used to produce music.instrumental · Essential or central; of great importance or relevance.

insufficient · An inadequate quantity of; not enough.

insulin · A polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism…insult · To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to…insulting · Containing insult, or having the intention of insulting.

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