Word: deficiency
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: de
fi
cien
cy
Definition: An insufficiency, especially of something essential to health.
Morphemes:
Affix: deficit
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dēficit
Language: la
Decoded: deficit
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I have shortcomings
Affix: -ency
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming abstract nouns denoting states, conditions, or qualities.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -entia
Language: la
Decoded: -entia
Meaning: -entia