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Insufficiency

/ˌɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ən.si/noun
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Insufficiency describes a lack of something essential, such as quantity, quality, or capability, that falls short of what's needed for proper function or success. In modern contexts, it's often used in medical diagnoses like heart insufficiency to highlight subtle failures that can escalate if untreated, or in economics to point out resource gaps that affect growth and stability.

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