Insufficient

Pronunciation: /ɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

Definitions of insufficient

adjective not enough; inadequate

Example Sentences

A1 The amount of food was insufficient for everyone at the party.

A2 The instructions provided were insufficient for me to complete the task.

B1 The evidence presented in court was deemed insufficient to convict the defendant.

B2 The budget allocated for the project was insufficient to cover all expenses.

C1 The research findings were deemed insufficient to draw any definitive conclusions.

C2 The data collected was insufficient to support the hypothesis.

Examples of insufficient in a Sentence

formal The amount of evidence provided was insufficient to support the claim.

informal There wasn't enough evidence to back up the argument.

slang There just wasn't sufficient proof to make the case.

figurative Her explanation was like a leaky bucket, insufficient to hold water.

Grammatical Forms of insufficient

• past tense: insufficient
• plural: insufficients
• comparative: more insufficient
• superlative: most insufficient
• present tense: is insufficient
• future tense: will be insufficient
• perfect tense: has been insufficient
• continuous tense: is being insufficient
• singular: insufficient
• positive degree: sufficient
• infinitive: to be insufficient
• gerund: insufficiency
• participle: insufficient

Origin and Evolution of insufficient

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'insufficient' originated from the Latin word 'insufficientem', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'sufficientem' meaning 'sufficient'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'insufficient' has retained its original meaning of 'not enough' or 'inadequate', and is commonly used in various contexts to describe a lack of quantity or quality.