Deficient

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪ'fɪʃənt/

Origin

From Latin deficiens, present participle of deficere ("to lack, fail, be wanting"); see defect.

Full definition of deficient

Adjective

1. Lacking something essential; often construed with in''.
2. Insufficient or inadequate in amount.

Related terms

• defect
• defection
• defective
• defector
• deficiency
• deficit