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:
There is insufficient time to finish today.The funds provided are insufficient for the project.
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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