deficiency
nounfeminine/kɐˈɾẽsjɐ/medium
ca·rên·ci·a
Definition
Lack, deprivation, or insufficiency of something considered necessary or essential.
A deficiency of vitamins can cause health problems.
Many children suffer from emotional deprivation.
Common collocations
emotional deprivationnutritional deficiencyin a state of needmeet a need
Etymology
Do latim 'carentia' (falta, privação).