Deficient

Related Terms:

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Definitions:

Adjective

deficient lacking wanting

Definition: inadequate in amount or degree; "a deficient education"; "deficient in common sense"; "lacking in stamina"; "tested and found wanting"

insufficient deficient

Definition: of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement; "insufficient funds"

deficient inferior substandard

Definition: falling short of some prescribed norm; "substandard housing"

Definition: Lacking something essential; often construed with in.