deficient

Meanings

• Adjective

  Lacking one or more essential qualities or abilities; inadequate.

  - "The deficient student required extra help in math."
  - "The deficient product failed to meet customer expectations."

---

Pronunciation

1. 
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2453453"

---

Variants

List of all variants of deficient that leads to same result
deficient , deficiently , deficients

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin 'deficere' meaning 'to fall short, be wanting, be inadequate'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'deficient' is often used in medical contexts to describe individuals who lack certain essential nutrients or vitamins.

2. The term 'deficient' is also used in the context of legal proceedings to describe a party who has failed to perform their obligations.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Inadequate: Related term meaning not having enough or not meeting a required standard.

2. Insufficient: Related term meaning not having enough or not providing enough for a particular need.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'deficient' is often used to describe characters or situations that are lacking in some way. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Tom Buchanan is described as deficient in empathy and morality.

How to Memorize "deficient"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a container that is not fully filled. Visualize the word 'deficient' as a label on that container.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deficient' with the idea of something missing or incomplete.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'deficient' as 'doesn't fully meet expectations'.

---

Memorize "deficient" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize deficient is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.