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deficiency
nounfemininegeneral usevery common/dɨfisiˈẽsiɐ/de·fi·ci·ên·ci·a
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A lack or shortage of something necessary or desirable; an imperfection.
Usage examples
“The soil showed a deficiency in nitrogen.”
“A deficiency in planning led to the project's failure.”
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vitamin deficiencyiron deficiencynutritional deficiency
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A condition that limits a person's physical, sensory, or intellectual abilities.
Usage examples
“The building was adapted for people with physical disabilities.”
“He has a learning disability.”
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physical disabilitylearning disabilitydisability rights