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Definition deficient in British English

deficient adjective

adjective
/dɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nt/
1

lacking the correct amount of something

Example

a diet deficient in vitamin C

Synonyms and related words
lack deprived want for nothing
2

not good enough

Example

a deficient education system

Synonyms and related words
sad poor terribly
Definition deficient in British English