insufficient

/ɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

det 2adj 2

Collocations

VERBS

be, prove

ADV

quite, wholly | simply | clearly

PREP

for

The budget we received is insufficient for completing the project on time.

det

An inadequate quantity of; not enough.

Insufficient time is available to reflect on the problem.

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

Insufficient of the building remains to determine its age.

adj

Not 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.

Brother Coſroe, I find my ſelfe agreeu’d, Yet inſufficient to expreſſe the ſame: For it requires a great and thundering ſpeech: […]

adjective — of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

Insufficient time is available to reflect on the problem.

Wiktionary

Insufficient of the building remains to determine its age.

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an insufficient amount

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an insufficient degree

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It is a necessary condition but an insufficient one.

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The width of the road is insufficient for safe driving.

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