INSUFFICIENTLY

insufficiently

(adverb) to an insufficient degree; “he was insufficiently prepared”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

insufficiently (comparative more insufficiently, superlative most insufficiently)

not sufficiently

Source: Wiktionary


In`suf*fi"cient*ly, adv.

Definition: In an insufficient manner or degree; unadequately.

INSUFFICIENT

In`suf*fi"cient, a. Etym: [L. insufficiens, -entis. See In- not, and Sufficient.]

1. Not sufficient; not enough; inadequate to any need, use, or purpose; as, the provisions are insufficient in quantity, and defective in quality. "Insufficient for His praise." Cowper.

2. Wanting in strength, power, ability, capacity, or skill; incompetent; incapable; unfit; as, a person insufficient to discharge the duties of an office.

Syn.

– Inadequate; scanty; incommensurate; unequal; unfit; incompetent; incapable; inefficient.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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