deficient vs lean

lean vs deficient

deficient is not a noun while lean is a noun.

deficient and lean both are adjectives.

deficient is not a verb while lean is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
deficient	No	Yes	No	No
lean	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

deficient (noun)	lean (noun)
	the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

deficient (adjective)	lean (adjective)
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement	lacking in mineral content or combustible material
inadequate in amount or degree	lacking excess flesh
falling short of some prescribed norm	not profitable or prosperous
	containing little excess

deficient (verb)	lean (verb)
	rely on for support
	cause to lean or incline
	to incline or bend from a vertical position
	cause to lean to the side
	have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

Difference between deficient and lean

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