Deficit in English
- deficit⇄deficit, noun.
1a. the amount by which a sum of money falls short; shortage.
Ex. Since the club owed $15, and had only $10 in the treasury, there was a deficit of $5 to be made up by the members.
b. an excess of expenditure or liabiliti
Deficit in Tamil தமிழ்
Deficit
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛfɪsɪt/ (British English), /ˈdɛfəsɪt/ (American English)
Definitions
- The amount by which something, especially money, is too small or falls short.
- A shortfall or lack of something needed for balance.
- In finance, the excess of expenditure over revenue.
Usage Examples
- The government is struggling to reduce the budget deficit.
- The company reported a financial deficit for the third consecutive year.
- A vitamin D deficit can lead to health complications.
Etymology
From Latin "deficit" (it is lacking), from "deficere" (to fail, be lacking), derived from "de-" (down, away) and "facere" (to do, make).
Synonyms
- Shortfall
- Loss
- Deficiency
- Debt
Antonyms
- Surplus
- Excess
- Profit
- Gain
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Déficit | /ˈdefisit/ |
| French | Déficit | /defisit/ |
| German | Defizit | /ˈdeːfitsɪt/ |
| Hindi | घाटा | /ghāṭā/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 赤字 | /chì zì/ |
| Japanese | 赤字 | /akaji/ |
| Russian | Дефицит | /dʲɪfʲɪˈt͡sʲit/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /ˈdɛfɪsɪt/
American English: /ˈdɛfəsɪt/
Historical Usage
The term "deficit" has been widely used in economics and politics since the 18th century to describe financial shortfalls in government budgets.
Cultural Nuances
Deficits are commonly discussed in economic policy and national governance, often linked to debates on taxation, public spending, and economic growth.
More Information
A deficit occurs when liabilities exceed assets, expenses exceed income, or resources fall short. Budget deficits are common in government finances and often lead to borrowing. In health, cognitive deficits refer to impairments in brain function.