insufficient
Not sufficient; of a type or kind that does not suffice, that does not satisfy…Not sufficient; of a type or kind that does not suffice, that does not satisfy requirements or needs.
» This is insufficient.
Цього недостатньо.
Meaning
2 sensesNot sufficient; of a type or kind that does not suffice, that does not satisfy requirements or needs.
an insufficient amount
an insufficient degree
Not sufficient; lacking competent power or ability; unqualified, unequal, unfit.
- of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
Examples
34 sentencesThis is insufficient.
Цього недостатньо.
This amount of money is insufficient.
ruЭтой суммы недостаточно.
The width of the road is insufficient for safe driving.
Ширина цієї дороги недостатня для безпечної їзди.
deDie Breite der Straße ist nicht ausreichend für sicheres Fahren.
There is insufficient light for reading.
ruСвета недостаточно, чтобы читать.
deEs ist nicht genügend Licht, um zu lesen.
His knowledge of geography is insufficient.
deSeine Geographiekenntnisse sind unzureichend.
Origin
From Middle French insufficient, from Latin insufficiens. See also in- + sufficient.From Middle French insufficient, from Latin insufficiens. See also in- + sufficient.
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Forms
more insufficient, most insufficient| Comparative | more insufficient Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most insufficient Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonyms- of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement:deficient
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form