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deficient Definition

de·fi·cient (dē fis̸h′ənt, di-)

adjective

  1. lacking in some essential; incomplete; defective
  2. inadequate in amount, quality, or degree; not sufficient

Etymology: L deficiens: see deficiency

noun

a deficient person or thing

deficient Related Forms

de·fi′·ciently adverb

deficient Synonyms

deficient

modif.

  1. Inadequate

    insufficient, skimpy, meager; see inadequate 1.

  2. Incomplete

    imperfect, defective, lacking, sketchy; see unfinished 1, wanting 1.

deficient Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

learn: F Attainment of intended learning outcomes appreciably deficient in critical respects, lacking secure basis in relevant factual and analytical dimensions.

Used with adjective complement

  • prove: At that time there were others manufacturing artificial stone, but without success because their methods and formula proved deficient.
  • remain: Their cooperation remained deficient in other areas, however.
  • become: The existing pattern of development has allowed some areas to become deficient in services or only able to access them by the car.

Modifies a noun

  • mouse: Finally band 3 deficient mice lack any glycophorin A 516.
  • diet: In birds that are on a calcium deficient diet then the natural hormone systems have to work harder over time.
  • patient: Long-term therapy in growth hormone deficient patients increases bone mineral density.
  • soil: He says that cattle raised on these deficient soils are more readily affected by OPs.

Modifying Another Word

  • appreciably: F Attainment of intended learning outcomes appreciably deficient in critical respects, lacking secure basis in relevant factual and analytical dimensions.
  • nutritionally: They may also be nutritionally deficient in an essential ingredient.
  • woefully: The work NEEDS to be supplemented, and some entries are woefully deficient -- giving only a partial definition.
  • mentally: Christ honors women, not call them mentally deficient.
  • markedly: It is markedly deficient in potassium and to some extent in phosphate and organic matter.
  • seriously: Lambs seriously deficient in copper, selenium or cobalt will fail to thrive.

Preposition: in

  • zinc: Half of UK teenage girls are deficient in zinc.
  • vitamin: They are deficient in vitamin C, an essential vitamin for protein repair.
  • nutrient: Even ' premium dog foods ' can be deficient in some nutrients!
  • calcium: Rabbits deficient in calcium may also benefit from sunbathing.
  • respect: However, they are deficient in two major respects.
  • hormone: Most patients with primary hypoadrenalism are deficient in another adrenal cortex hormone called aldosterone.