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insufficient

UK/ɪnsə'fɪʃ(ə)nt/US/.insә'fiʃәnt/
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Definitions

adj.

Not enough to meet a need or requirement.

不足的;不充分的。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
in-not, opposite of
+
sufficientunder, below
=insufficient

in- (not) + sufficient (enough) = 'not enough.' Here in- is the negating prefix. Transparent opposite of sufficient.

Common Collocations

  • 1.insufficient funds资金不足
  • 2.insufficient evidence证据不足
  • 3.insufficient data数据不足
  • 4.insufficient time时间不足

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The funds were insufficient to finish the project.

  • 2.

    There was insufficient evidence to support the claim.

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