insufficiency
noun/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/
Frequency rank: #17,279 most common English word
Meaning
the state of not having enough of something; a lack or shortage.
Example sentence
The doctor warned that insufficiency of vitamin D can lead to serious health problems.
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