deficient

Definitions

de- (short of) + fic (fac, 'make/do') + -ient = 'falling short in being made/supplied.' The adjective of deficiency — lacking something needed. Often followed by 'in.' See deficiency.

Common Collocations

• 1.deficient in在…方面不足
• 2.nutritionally deficient营养不良
• 3.deficient diet缺乏营养的饮食

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The soil is deficient in nitrogen.

• 2.

  A diet deficient in iron can cause fatigue.