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

Love. Fall in love and stay in love. Write only what you love, and love what you write. The key word is love. You have to get up in the morning and write something you love, something to live for.
Ray Bradbury