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deficient
/dɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nt/
adjective
1 Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient.
1.1 Insufficient or inadequate.
2 dated, offensive Having mental disabilities.
Origin
Late
16th century (originally in the theological phrase deficient cause,
denoting a failure or deficiency that has a particular consequence):
from Latin deficient- ‘failing’, from the verb deficere (see defect).
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Terry liked a well-balanced breakfast. Today's came up short. The eggs were yoke deficient.

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