Definitions for deficient
Overview of adj deficient
The adj deficient has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) deficient, lacking, wanting
(inadequate in amount or degree; "a deficient education"; "deficient in common sense"; "lacking in stamina"; "tested and found wanting")
2. insufficient, deficient
(of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement; "insufficient funds")
3. deficient, inferior, substandard
(falling short of some prescribed norm; "substandard housing")
