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Comparative
more deficient
Superlative
most deficient
1
lacking in terms of quantity or quality
- The deficient supply of food left many people hungry.
- Her deficient understanding of the subject made it challenging for her to pass the exam.
- The deficient budget allocation prevented the completion of necessary repairs.
- The deficient insulation in the walls resulted in high energy bills during the winter.
- The deficient equipment hindered the team's performance on the field.
2
falling short of some prescribed norm
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