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Deficiency

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

Definitions

  • The state of lacking or being inadequate in something necessary.
  • An insufficiency or shortage, often in nutrients, resources, or abilities.

Usage Examples

  • Vitamin D deficiency can lead to serious health problems.
  • His deficiency in leadership skills affected team performance.
  • The report pointed out a major deficiency in the current economic policies.

Etymology

From Latin "deficientia," meaning "a failing or lacking," derived from "deficere" (to fail, to be lacking).

Synonyms

  • Shortage
  • Insufficiency
  • Deficit
  • Scarcity

Antonyms

  • Abundance
  • Surplus
  • Excess
  • Plenitude

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishDeficiencia/de.fiˈθjen.θja/
FrenchDéficience/de.fi.sjɑ̃s/
GermanDefizienz/de.fiˈt͡si̯ɛnt͡s/
Hindiकमी/kamī/
Chinese (Mandarin)缺乏/quē fá/
Japanese不足/fusoku/
RussianНедостаток/nʲɪdɐˈstatək/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

British English: /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

American English: /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

Historical Usage

Historically, "deficiency" has been used in medical, economic, and social contexts to describe inadequacies in health, resources, or governance.

Cultural Nuances

In different cultures, deficiencies can be viewed as personal shortcomings, economic struggles, or medical concerns, depending on the context.

More Information

Deficiency is a common term in medical and nutritional fields, referring to a lack of essential nutrients. It is also used in finance, psychology, and engineering to indicate insufficiency.

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