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Synonyms & Similar Words
inadequacy
shortage
lack
insufficiency
scarcity
paucity
dearth
deficit
want
need
failing
flaw
weakness
imperfection
incompleteness
inadequateness
defect
fault
frailty
feebleness
frailness
infirmity
weakness
inability
incapability
ineptness
ineptitude
incompetence
Meaning of Deficiency
The state of being lacking or inadequate in something
Definitions
- A lack or insufficiency of something
- * A condition of being inadequate or incomplete
- * A weakness or flaw in something
Etymology of Deficiency
The word "deficiency" comes from the Latin "deficiens," which means "failing" or "lacking," and is derived from "de" (meaning "from" or "away") and "facere" (meaning "to do" or "to make")
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including mathematics, medicine, and psychology, to describe a lack or inadequacy of something
Example Uses
- The team's deficiency in defense led to their loss in the championship game
- * The patient's vitamin deficiency was causing fatigue and weakness
- * The company's financial deficiency made it difficult to invest in new projects
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
abundance
surplus
excess
sufficiency
adequacy
completeness
perfection
strength
capability
competence
proficiency
skill
expertise
mastery
superiority
abundance
plentifulness
profusion