insufficient

CEFRC1

/ɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

adjective · determiner

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not enough in amount, quality, or ability.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A quantity (of something) that is less than is needed.

Examples

  • The width of the road is insufficient for safe driving.

  • There is insufficient light to take pictures.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Not sufficient; of a type or kind that does not suffice, that does not satisfy requirements or needs.

  2. Not sufficient; lacking competent power or ability; unqualified, unequal, unfit.

determiner

Extra meaning

  1. An inadequate quantity of; not enough.

More examples

In context

  • Insufficient of the building remains to determine its age.

  • Insufficient time is available to reflect on the problem.

  • an insufficient amount

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

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