deficiently

C2
Pronunciation
/di-ˈfi-shənt/
/di-ˈfish-ənt/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

not up to a normal standard or complement (see complement entry 1 sense 1b(1)) : defective

Example Sentences
  • … rusted and aging pipes … abetted by deficient maintenance and sabotage.—Adam Nossiter
2 Definition

a person or thing that is deficient

3 Definition

lacking something necessary for completeness : not up to a given or normal standard

Example Sentences
  • deficient in their knowledge of history
4 Definition

lacking in some necessary quality or element

Example Sentences
  • When the body is deficient in vitamin C, these small blood vessels become fragile and break easily, causing small, bright red spots to appear around the hair follicles.—Erica Julson, Healthline
5 Definition

not up to a normal standard or capacity

Example Sentences
  • Deficient sleep, which includes not getting enough sleep, irregularly timed sleep, poor quality sleep, and/or sleep disorders, impacts all aspects of functioning, including physical, emotional and occupational.—Hailey Meaklim et al., Sleep Health
6 Definition

having, relating to, or characterized by a genetic deletion or alteration

Example Sentences
  • performed deficiently in clinical trials
Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

lacking in some necessary quality or element

Example Sentences
  • bones deficient in calcium