Main Entry:

in·suf·fi·cien·cy

Pronunciation:

\ˌin(t)-sə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural in·suf·fi·cien·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