
Deficient
Health Context
Used when nutrition or health is lacking. It suggests a need for improvement to achieve well-being.
Without enough sunlight, people can become vitamin D deficient.
Scientific Assessment
Often found in scientific or technical reports about shortages in substances or elements.
The soil tests revealed a deficient level of nitrogen for plant growth.
Implicit Urgency
Carries a sense of urgency implying that the deficiency should be rectified soon.
They found the network security system to be deficient and in need of immediate upgrades.
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AdequateDefectiveFlawImperfectLackShortfallSubstandardSufficient
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