Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
insufficiency
noun
/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/
Definition
The state of being inadequate or lacking in quality or quantity.
Examples
- The insufficiency of funds led to the cancellation of the project.
- His insufficiency in communication skills hindered his career advancement.
- The doctor reported an insufficiency of certain nutrients in her diet.
Meaning
Insufficiency refers to the lack of something essential or necessary, which can lead to important resources, capabilities, or requirements being unmet.
Synonyms
- inadequacy
- deficiency
- scarcity
- shortcoming
- lack
