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de·fi·cien·cy
 deficiency
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- pronunciation:
- dih
fI
sh
 n
si
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| inflections: |
deficiencies |
| definition: |
the condition or quality of not having something that is needed or required.
A vitamin deficiency has made her ill.- similar words:
- failure, fault, lack, need, shortage, want
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| related words: |
disadvantage, vice |
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