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deficiency
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kɐˈɾẽsjɐ/ca·rên·ci·a
Definition
1Lack, deprivation, or insufficiency of something considered necessary or essential.
Usage examples
“A deficiency of vitamins can cause health problems.”
“Many children suffer from emotional deprivation.”
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emotional deprivationnutritional deficiencyin a state of needmeet a need