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

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn