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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

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