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deficient

The correct spelling is deficient.

How to pronounce deficient

/dɪˈfɪʃənt/
adjective

IPA: /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Say it like: Def-isee-nt

The correct spelling is deficient. Lacking something essential; often construed with in.

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Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Lacking something essential; often construed with in.
  2. 2.Insufficient or inadequate in amount.
  3. 3.Of a number n, Having the sum of divisors σ(n)<2n, or, equivalently, the sum of proper divisors (or aliquot sum) s(n)

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