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insufficiency

UK
/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/
US
/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Translations

insufficiencynoun
insufficiencies
pl
UK
/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/
US
/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/
Typically uncountable when referring to a general lack, but countable when specifying particular deficiencies (e.g., cardiac insufficiencies).
The insufficiency of funds led to the cancellation of the project.
L'insuffisance des fonds a entraîné l'annulation du projet.
Additional translations
carenceSurtout en médecine et en nutrition, pour une absence ou un manque d’élément nécessaire.
défaillanceSurtout en médecine, pour le dysfonctionnement d’un organe ou d’une partie du corps.
Synonyms
scarcity
shortage
lack
inadequacy
insufficience
paucity
deficiency
Antonyms
sufficiency
adequacy
abundance
insufficiencyadjective
UK
/ˌɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
US
/ˌɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
Used attributively before another noun in medical and technical contexts (e.g., "insufficiency fracture").
Additional translations
insuffisantSurtout en médecine, pour qualifier un état ou une lésion liée à une insuffisance.

Definitions

insufficiencynoun
The condition of being inadequate or not enough in quantity, quality, or degree.
The insufficiency of funds led to the cancellation of the project.
A lack of an adequate supply or amount of something necessary.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with an insufficiency of vitamin D.
A failure of an organ or part of the body to function properly.
The patient was suffering from cardiac insufficiency, which required immediate medical attention.
insufficiencyadjective
Attributed to or characterized by insufficiency; relating to or caused by a lack of adequacy.
The patient was diagnosed with an insufficiency fracture caused by osteoporosis.
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