deficient
de
di
fi
ˈfɪ
fi
cient
ʃənt
shēnt
British pronunciation
/dɪfˈɪʃənt/

Definition & Meaning of "deficient"in English

deficient
01

lacking in terms of quantity or quality

deficient definition and meaning
example
Examples
The deficient supply of food left many people hungry.
Her deficient understanding of the subject made it challenging for her to pass the exam.
02

falling short of some prescribed norm

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