deficiency
noun · di-FISH-un-see
a lack of something that is needed
कमी, अभाव
Usage
iron deficiencyvitamin D deficiencya serious deficiency
Examples
Meena's tiredness was caused by iron deficiency.
Many office workers have a vitamin D deficiency.
Common mistake
He has a deficient of vitamin B12.
He has a deficiency of vitamin B12.
Deficient is an adjective; use the noun deficiency.
Remember: Deficiency: not enough of what you need.
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