deficiency

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(de-fi-cien-cy) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number

Example Sentence

Iron deficiency may leave you feeling sapped of energy.

Synonyms

lack; shortage; inadequacy

Antonyms

abundance

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Rhymes

  • deficiency
  • efficiency
  • proficiency
  • sufficiency

  • inefficiency
  • self-sufficiency

  • immunodeficiency