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. — deniko
This amount of money is insufficient.
ruЭтой суммы недостаточно. — marafon
The width of the road is insufficient for safe driving.
Ширина цієї дороги недостатня для безпечної їзди. — Ahha
deDie Breite der Straße ist nicht ausreichend für sicheres Fahren. — Tamy
There is insufficient light for reading.
ruСвета недостаточно, чтобы читать. — Hellerick
deEs ist nicht genügend Licht, um zu lesen. — pne
His knowledge of geography is insufficient.
deSeine Geographiekenntnisse sind unzureichend. — xtofu80
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