deficiency


Definition: Meaning of, deficiency in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nsi /

  • noun
  • synonym
  • antonym
Word Forms:
Singular Plural
deficiency deficiencies
[uncountable and countable] [formal]
  1. a lack of something that is necessary [=  shortage]
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
  2. a weakness or fault in something
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
synonym
antonym

deficiency used in phrases

  • acquired immune deficiency syndrome (noun)
    1. often fatal a serious disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
  • color vision deficiency (noun)
    1. genetic inability to distinguish differences in hue
  • colour vision deficiency (noun)
    1. genetic inability to distinguish differences in hue
  • deficiency disease (noun)
    1. as a vitamin or mineral any disease caused by a lack of an essential nutrient
  • iron deficiency anaemia (noun)
    1. a form of anaemia due to lack of iron in the diet or to iron loss as a result of chronic bleeding
  • iron deficiency anemia (noun)
    1. a form of anemia due to lack of iron in the diet or to iron loss as a result of chronic bleeding
  • lactase deficiency (noun)
    1. congenital disorder consisting of an inability to digest milk and milk products; absence or deficiency of lactase results in an inability to hydrolyse lactose
  • mass deficiency (noun)
    1. the amount by which the mass of an atomic nucleus is less than the sum of the masses of its constituent particles
  • mental deficiency (noun)
    1. mild mental retardation
  • mineral deficiency (noun)
    1. lack of a mineral micronutrient that is essential for normal nutrition or metabolism
  • More