Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Not enough or inadequate in amount, quantity, or degree
Insufficient
/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The evidence provided was insufficient for the conviction.
The budget allocation was insufficient to cover all expenses.
His explanation was insufficient to answer the committee's questions.
Etymology:
Derived from Latin insufficient-, meaning not enough; composed of in- meaning not and sufficiens, present participle of sufficere which means to be adequate.
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