insufficient element
[ɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ənt ˈɛl.ə.mənt]
nounpl: insufficient elements
elemento insuficiente
1. A component, part, or factor that is inadequate in quantity, quality, or capability to meet a requirement or achieve a desired outcome
The lack of funding was an insufficient element in completing the project on time.
A falta de financiamento foi um elemento insuficiente para concluir o projeto no prazo.
2. In technical or legal contexts, a missing or inadequate component needed for validity or completeness
The contract was deemed void due to an insufficient element required by law.
O contrato foi considerado nulo devido a um elemento insuficiente exigido por lei.
3. In nutrition or chemistry, a nutrient or substance present in inadequate amounts
An insufficient element of vitamin D in the diet can lead to health problems.
Um elemento insuficiente de vitamina D na dieta pode causar problemas de saúde.
This is a technical and formal term primarily used in legal, scientific, medical, and business contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. It is not typically used in casual conversation and is more prevalent in written documentation and professional discourse.
Related Idioms & Phrases
lacking the necessary ingredients
missing a crucial component
not having enough to go around
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