insufficiency

• Nom désignant un manque de compétence, une quantité ou un nombre inadéquat, ou, dans un contexte médical, l'incapacité d'une partie du corps ou d'un organe à fonctionner normalement.

A noun referring to a lack of competence, an inadequate quantity or number, or, in medical contexts, the inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally.

indénombrable

1. incompetenceB2formal

   A lack of the necessary ability, skill, or qualification to perform a task adequately.

   insuffisance (incompétence)

   • His insufficiency as a manager became evident after the project failed.
   • The committee noted her insufficiency in handling complex negotiations.
   • The review highlighted a general insufficiency among the staff in technical matters.

   Synonymesinabilityinadequacyincapabilityincapacityincompetenceineptitude

   Antonymesabilityadequacycapabilitycompetencefitnessqualificationsuitability

2. medical dysfunctionB2formalmedical

   The inability of a bodily part or organ to perform its normal physiological functions.

   Insuffisance (en médecine)

   • Cardiac insufficiency can lead to reduced blood flow throughout the body.
   • The patient was diagnosed with renal insufficiency.
   • Chronic venous insufficiency causes swelling in the legs.

   Synonymesdeficiencydysfunctionfailureimpairmentinadequacyincompetence

   Antonymescompetencefunction

3. inadequate quantityB1formal

   A situation where there is not enough of something that is needed or required.

   quantité insuffisante

   • There is an insufficiency of clean water in the drought-affected region.
   • The budget shows an insufficiency of funds for the new project.
   • Food insufficiency remains a critical issue in many developing countries.

   Synonymesdearthdeficiencydeficitinadequacylackpaucityscantinessscarcityshortagewant

   Antonymesabundanceadequacyexcessplentysufficiencysurplus