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insufficiency

 

[ ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of

The condition of being insufficient or inadequate; a lack or shortage of something.

Synonyms

dearth, deficiency, scarcity, shortage

Examples of usage

  • There was an insufficiency of funds to complete the project.
  • The insufficiency of evidence led to the case being dismissed.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

A condition in which a bodily function or substance is below the level considered necessary for normal functioning.

Synonyms

deficiency, lack, scarcity, shortage

Examples of usage

  • She was diagnosed with iron insufficiency.
  • The insufficiency of vitamins in her diet caused health problems.

Translations

Translations of the word "insufficiency" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insuficiência

🇮🇳 अपर्याप्तता

🇩🇪 Unzulänglichkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakcukupan

🇺🇦 недостатність

🇵🇱 niedostatek

🇯🇵 不十分

🇫🇷 insuffisance

🇪🇸 insuficiencia

🇹🇷 yetersizlik

🇰🇷 불충분

🇸🇦 قصور

🇨🇿 nedostatečnost

🇸🇰 nedostatočnosť

🇨🇳 不足

🇸🇮 nezadostnost

🇮🇸 ófullnægja

🇰🇿 жетіспеушілік

🇬🇪 არასაკმარისობა

🇦🇿 çatışmazlıq

🇲🇽 insuficiencia

Etymology

The word 'insufficiency' has its origins in the late Middle English period, derived from the Latin word 'insufficientia'. The prefix 'in-' means 'not', and 'sufficiency' comes from the Latin 'sufficiens', meaning 'sufficient'. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various contexts, from general lack to medical inadequacy.

See also: insufficiently, sufficiently.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,337, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.