INSUFFICIENCY


Meaning of INSUFFICIENCY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌin(t)-sə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē ]

noun

( plural -cies )

Date: 1526

1. : the quality or state of being insufficient: as

a. : lack of mental or moral fitness : incompetence

the insufficiency of this person for public office

b. : lack of adequate supply

insufficiency of provisions

c. : lack of physical power or capacity ; especially : inability of an organ or body part to function normally

renal insufficiency

2. : something that is insufficient or falls short of expectations

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.