Deficiencies — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /di-ˈfi-shən-sē/ de·fi·cien·cy

Meaning & Definition of Deficiencies

Deficiencies (noun)

  1. the quality or state of being defective or of lacking some necessary quality or element, the quality or state of being deficient, inadequacy
  2. an amount that is lacking or inadequate, shortage
  3. a shortage of substances necessary to health
  4. a deficiency in cognitive functioning; specifically, intellectual disability

Deficiencies (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "there is a deficiency of fresh food in the diet of many of the working poor"

    similar: crunches, dearths, deficits, droughts, failures, famines, inadequacies, insufficiencies, lacks, lacunae, paucities, pinches, poverties, scarcities, shortages, undersupplies, wants
    related: absences, omissions, necessities, needs, privations
    opposite: abundances, adequacies, amplitudes, opulences, plenitudes, plenties, sufficiencies, wealths
    near: excesses, overabundances, oversupplies, surfeits, surpluses

Related Entry: Deficiency (noun)

Deficiency is a different word from Deficiencies. The synonyms below are for deficiency, not for deficiencies.

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

    "there is a deficiency of fresh food in the diet of many of the working poor"

    similar: crunch, dearth, deficit, drought, failure, famine, inadequacy, inadequateness, insufficiency, lack, lacuna, paucity, pinch, poverty, scantiness, scarceness, scarcity, shortage, undersupply, want
    related: absence, omission, meagerness, poorness, skimpiness, necessity, need, privation
    opposite: abundance, adequacy, amplitude, opulence, plenitude, plenty, sufficiency, wealth
    near: bountifulness, copiousness, excess, overabundance, oversupply, surfeit, surplus

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Deficiencies

The most common words with a similar meaning to Deficiencies:

crunches, dearths, deficits, droughts, failures, famines, inadequacies, insufficiencies, lacks, lacunae, paucities, pinches, poverties, scarcities, shortages, undersupplies, wants

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Deficiencies

Words with the opposite meaning of Deficiencies:

abundances, adequacies, amplitudes, opulences, plenitudes, plenties, sufficiencies, wealths

Related Words for Deficiencies

absences, omissions, necessities, needs, privations

Near Antonyms of Deficiencies

excesses, overabundances, oversupplies, surfeits, surpluses

Origin & Etymology of Deficiencies

defici(ent):1 + -ency

First known use: 1603

Frequently Asked Questions about Deficiencies

What does "Deficiencies" mean?

"Deficiencies" means the quality or state of being defective or of lacking some necessary quality or element, the quality or state of being deficient, inadequacy. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality or state of being defective or of lacking some necessary quality or element, the quality or state of being deficient, inadequacy.

What is another word for "Deficiencies"?

Other words for "Deficiencies" include crunches, dearths, deficits, droughts, failures, famines, inadequacies and insufficiencies. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Deficiencies" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Deficiencies"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Deficiencies". Common alternatives include crunches, dearths, deficits, droughts, failures, famines, inadequacies, insufficiencies, lacks and lacunae.

What is the opposite of "Deficiencies"?

Antonyms of "Deficiencies" include abundances, adequacies, amplitudes, opulences, plenitudes, plenties, sufficiencies and wealths. Near antonyms include excesses, overabundances, oversupplies and surfeits.

How do you use "Deficiencies" in a sentence?

Examples of "Deficiencies" in a sentence: "there is a deficiency of fresh food in the diet of many of the working poor".

Is "Deficiencies" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Deficiencies" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Deficiencies"?

"Deficiencies" is pronounced /di-ˈfi-shən-sē/ and divided into syllables as de·fi·cien·cy.

What is the origin of the word "Deficiencies"?

"Deficiencies" comes from defici(ent):1 + -ency. First known use: 1603.