Insufficient

//ɪnsəˈfɪʃənt//

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The word "insufficient" can be used as determiner, adjective and adjective.

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Opposites (Antonyms)

sufficient sufficient

Derived Terms

diploinsufficient haploinsufficient immunoinsufficient insufficiently principle of insufficient reason

Derived From

Related Terms

meager suffice sufficient

Similar Terms

depleted depleted inadequate inadequate jejune lean light light low meager meagerly meagre poor scant scrimpy short shy shy skimpy skimpy stingy

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