Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deficient
Adjective
/dɪˈfɪʃənt/
Definition
Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient.
Examples
- The patient was found to be deficient in vitamin D.
- His knowledge of the subject was deficient, which affected his performance.
- They identified a deficient area in the project’s budget.
Meaning
When something is described as deficient, it means it lacks a necessary amount or quality, leading to inadequacy or insufficiency.
Synonyms
- inadequate
- insufficient
- lacking
- unfit
