deficient (Meaning)
deficient (s)
inadequate in amount or degree
falling short of some prescribed norm
deficient (a)
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
deficient (a.)
Wanting, to make up completeness; wanting, as regards a requirement; not sufficient; inadequate; defective; imperfect; incomplete; lacking; as, deficient parts; deficient estate; deficient strength; deficient in judgment.
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deficient Sentence Examples
- The soil analysis revealed a **deficient** level of nitrogen, hindering plant growth.
- The runner's endurance suffered due to being **deficient** in iron, impacting oxygen transport in the muscles.
- The company identified a **deficient** marketing strategy, leading to low sales figures.
- Research suggests a correlation between poor sleep and a **deficient** immune system.
- Educational programs aim to address **deficient** literacy rates in certain communities.
- The recipe calls for a teaspoon of baking powder to compensate for a potential **deficient** rise in the dough.
- Regular car maintenance helps identify and address any **deficient** components before they cause major problems.
- A healthy diet rich in vegetables can help overcome **deficient** vitamin intake.
- The artist acknowledged a **deficient** understanding of color theory in their initial painting.
- Addressing water **deficiency** in drought-stricken regions requires implementing water conservation measures.
FAQs About the word deficient
inadequate in amount or degree, of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement, falling short of some prescribed normWanting, to make up completeness;
incomplete,partial, unfinished, damaged, flawed, fragmental, fragmentary, imperfect, half, spoiled
integral, full, intact, full, unimpaired, perfect, whole, entire, entire, perfect
The soil analysis revealed a **deficient** level of nitrogen, hindering plant growth.
The runner's endurance suffered due to being **deficient** in iron, impacting oxygen transport in the muscles.
The company identified a **deficient** marketing strategy, leading to low sales figures.
Research suggests a correlation between poor sleep and a **deficient** immune system.
