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deficient

adjectivemasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/dɨfisiˈẽtɨ/de·fi·ci·en·te

Definition

1

Having a deficiency, lack, or insufficiency; not meeting the standard or level considered normal or necessary.

Usage examples

The lighting system is deficient in this part of the city.
The child was monitored for deficient development.

Common combinations

deficient dietdeficient visiondeficient performancedeficient conditions