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lack vs demand

demand vs lack

lack and demand both are nouns.

lack and demand both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lack Yes No Yes No
demand Yes No Yes No
As nouns, demand is a hypernym of lack; that is, demand is a word with a broader meaning than lack:
  • lack: the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
  • demand: a condition requiring relief
Other hypernyms of lack include need.
lack (noun) demand (noun)
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable the act of demanding
required activity
an urgent or peremptory request
the ability and desire to purchase goods and services
a condition requiring relief
lack (verb) demand (verb)
be without request urgently and forcefully
To be insufficiently prepared claim as due or just
summon to court
ask to be informed of
lay legal claim to
require as useful, just, or proper
Difference between lack and demand

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