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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).

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