Insufficiency: meaning, definitions and examples
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insufficiency
[ ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi ]
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.
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.
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