English dictionary

insufficiency

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a lack of competence

noun.state

Synonyms inadequacy

Source: WordNet 3.0
(pathology) inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally

noun.state

Source: WordNet 3.0
lack of an adequate quantity or number

noun.attribute

Synonyms deficiency inadequacy

Antonyms adequacy sufficiency

Source: WordNet 3.0
The quality or state of being insufficient; want of sufficiency; deficiency; inadequateness; as, the <i>insufficiency</i> of provisions, of an excuse, etc.

noun

Source: webster1913