SkyfireDict

deficient   (TTS Sound)

The adj deficient has 3 senses

• deficient, lacking, wanting -- (inadequate in amount or degree; "a deficient education"; "deficient in common sense"; "lacking in stamina"; "tested and found wanting")


• insufficient, deficient -- (of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement; "insufficient funds")


• deficient, inferior, substandard -- (falling short of some prescribed norm; "substandard housing")