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deficient
adjectivemasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/dɨfisiˈẽtɨ/de·fi·ci·en·te
Definition
1Having 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.”
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deficient dietdeficient visiondeficient performancedeficient conditions