Definition for IN-SUF-FI'CIENT

IN-SUF-FI'CIENT, a. [in and sufficient.]

  1. Not sufficient; inadequate to any need, use or purpose. The provision are insufficient in quantity and defective in quality.
  2. Wanting in strength, power, ability, or skill; incapable; unfit; as, a person insufficient to discharge the duties of an office.

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