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deficiency vs want

want vs deficiency

deficiency and want both are nouns.

deficiency is not a verb while want is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deficiency Yes No No No
want Yes No Yes No
As nouns, deficiency and want are synonyms defined as:
  • deficiency and want: the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
Other synonyms of deficiency include lack.
deficiency (noun) want (noun)
lack of an adequate quantity or number a specific feeling of desire
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable anything that is necessary but lacking
a state of extreme poverty
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
deficiency (verb) want (verb)
wish or demand the presence of
have need of
hunt or look for; want for a particular reason
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
be without, lack; be deficient in
Difference between deficiency and want

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