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deficiencies

de·fi·cien·cy
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-fish-uh n-see]
    • /dɪˈfɪʃ ən si/
    • /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-fish-uh n-see]
    • /dɪˈfɪʃ ən si/

Definitions of deficiencies word

  • noun plural deficiencies the state of being deficient; lack; incompleteness; insufficiency. 1
  • noun plural deficiencies the amount lacked; a deficit. 1
  • noun deficiencies Plural form of deficiency. 1
  • noun deficiencies plural of deficiency. 0

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Origin of deficiencies

First appearance:

before 1625
One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Late Latin dēficientia, Latin dēficient- (stem of dēficiēns). See deficient, -ency

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Parts of speech for Deficiencies

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

deficiencies popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

deficiencies usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for deficiencies

noun deficiencies

  • absences — state of being away or not being present: I acted as supervisor in his absence. Your absence was noted on the records.
  • deficits — the amount by which a sum of money falls short of the required amount.
  • defects — a shortcoming, fault, or imperfection: a defect in an argument; a defect in a machine.
  • shortcomings — a failure, defect, or deficiency in conduct, condition, thought, ability, etc.: a social shortcoming; a shortcoming of his philosophy.
  • weaknesses — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.

Antonyms for deficiencies

noun deficiencies

  • abundances — Plural form of abundance.
  • advantages — A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
  • successes — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
  • surpluses — something that remains above what is used or needed.
  • accomplishments — Plural form of accomplishment.

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