transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪfɪʃ(ə)nt ]
1.
If someone or something is deficient in a particular thing, they do not have the full amount of it that they need in order to function normally or work properly. ( FORMAL )
...a diet deficient in vitamin B.
= lacking
ADJ : usu v-link ADJ , usu ADJ in n
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Deficient is also a combining form.
Vegetarians can become iron-deficient.
COMB in ADJ
2.
Someone or something that is deficient is not good enough for a particular purpose. ( FORMAL )
...deficient landing systems.
= inadequate
ADJ