insufficiency
nounfeminine/ĩ.su.fi.sjẽ.si.ɐ/medium
in·su·fi·ci·ên·ci·a
Definition
The state of being inadequate or lacking in quantity or quality.
The patient was diagnosed with cardiac insufficiency.
The insufficiency of evidence led to the defendant's acquittal.
Common collocations
heart failurerenal insufficiencyrespiratory insufficiencyinsufficiency of funds
Etymology
Do latim 'insufficientia'.