Associations to the word «Deficient»

Wiktionary

DEFICIENT, adjective. Lacking something essential; often construed with in.
DEFICIENT, adjective. Insufficient or inadequate in amount.
DEFICIENT NUMBER, noun. (number theory) A number that greater than the sum of all of its divisors except itself.
DEFICIENT NUMBERS, noun. Plural of deficient number

Dictionary definition

DEFICIENT, adjective. Inadequate in amount or degree; "a deficient education"; "deficient in common sense"; "lacking in stamina"; "tested and found wanting".
DEFICIENT, adjective. Of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement; "insufficient funds".
DEFICIENT, adjective. Falling short of some prescribed norm; "substandard housing".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley