deficiency
Translation
deficiency, lack, shortage
Examples
The doctor found a vitamin D deficiency.
The doctor found a vitamin D deficiency.
There is a deficiency of skilled workers.
There is a deficiency of skilled workers.
Grammar Patterns
((a deficiency)) ((in/of sth.)) a lack of (sth.) The report noted a deficiency in funding.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lack, shortage, insufficiency; Antonyms: abundance, surplus
Etymology
From Latin 'deficere' (to be wanting). 'de-' (away) + 'facere' (to make). A state where something is not made or is lacking.
Memory Tips
Think of 'de-' as 'down' or 'less'. A deficiency is when you have less of something than you need.