lacking vs deficient
deficient vs lackinglacking and deficient both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lacking | No | Yes | No | No |
| deficient | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
lacking and deficient
are synonyms defined as:
- lacking and deficient: inadequate in amount or degree
Other synonyms of lacking include
wanting.
| lacking (adjective) | deficient (adjective) |
|---|---|
| inadequate in amount or degree | of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement |
| nonexistent | inadequate in amount or degree |
| falling short of some prescribed norm |
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