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insufficient vs scant

scant vs insufficient

insufficient and scant both are adjectives.

insufficient is not a verb while scant is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
insufficient No Yes No No
scant No Yes Yes No
insufficient (adjective) scant (adjective)
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
insufficient (verb) scant (verb)
supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
limit in quality or quantity
work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
Difference between insufficient and scant

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