Deficiency
Meaning
The state of not having enough of something, especially something essential for health or growth
Pronunciation
UK dɪˈfɪʃnsi
US dɪˈfɪʃnsi
Example Sentences
- They sense that something is wrong, yet they lack the words to name the deficiency, so they add more of everything.
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