单词	deficiency
释义	deficiency noun de·​fi·​cien·​cy di-ˈfi-shən-sē  plural deficiencies 1 : the quality or state of being defective or of lacking some necessary quality or element : the quality or state of being deficient : inadequacy suffers from a deficiency of critical thinking 2 : an amount that is lacking or inadequate : shortage staffing deficiencies : such as a : a shortage of substances necessary to health a vitamin C deficiency hormone deficiencies b genetics : deletion sense 2b(1) Synonyms crunch dearth deficit drought drouth failure famine inadequacy inadequateness insufficiency lack lacuna paucity pinch poverty scantiness scarceness scarcity shortage undersupply want See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The disease may be caused by nutritional deficiencies. The book's major deficiency is its poor plot. a deficiency of vitamin C There are several deficiencies in his plan. The accident was caused by deficiencies in the engine. Recent Examples on the Web Gradually, people came to see her stoicism as an asset, even a necessity, rather than a personal deficiency. Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Research has shown that vitamin D deficiency impairs the immune system, and some studies have found vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of respiratory virus infections and calm immune system overreaction. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 Summer gets a lot of love in Oregon, but that’s just because mostly everyone is working on a Vitamin D deficiency. oregonlive, 6 Sep. 2022 The state’s grid operator is forecasting an energy deficiency between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. local time. Joe Ryan, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2022 This can be especially helpful during that time of month for women when iron deficiency may occur. Cate Geiger Kalus, Country Living, 8 Aug. 2022 The emergence of Michalski would also be important, especially with tackle looming as an even bigger deficiency in 2023. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 27 July 2022 This could be caused by an impaired skin barrier or a dysfunction or deficiency in the necessary healthy fats in the top layer of the skin (like cholesterol, fatty acids, and ceramides). Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 19 July 2022 Pyrukynd is a pill for a hereditary blood disorder called pyruvate kinase deficiency. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology defici(ent) entry 1 + -ency First Known Use 1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing deficiency acquired immune deficiency syndrome deficiency disease mental deficiency acquired immune deficiency syndrome deficiency disease mental deficiency Kids Definition deficiency noun de·​fi·​cien·​cy di-ˈfi-shən-sē  plural deficiencies : the condition of being without something necessary and especially something required for health a vitamin deficiency Medical Definition deficiency noun de·​fi·​cien·​cy di-ˈfish-ən-sē  plural deficiencies 1 : a shortage of substances (as vitamins) necessary to health 2 : deletion Legal Definition deficiency noun de·​fi·​cien·​cy di-ˈfi-shən-sē  plural deficiencies : an amount that is lacking or inadequate: as a : the difference between the amount of tax owed and the amount of tax paid b : the difference between the amount owed under a security agreement and the amount the creditor is able to recover upon default of the debtor by selling the collateral deficiency noun as in shortage a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number there is a deficiency of fresh food in the diet of many of the working poor Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance shortage lack deficit insufficiency scarcity inadequacy paucity absence drought undersupply famine scantiness poverty inadequateness lacuna dearth failure scarceness crunch omission drouth pinch meagerness want necessity poorness privation skimpiness need Antonyms & Near Antonyms adequacy sufficiency abundance amplitude wealth surplus opulence excess plenty plenitude overabundance oversupply copiousness surfeit bountifulness See More
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