Word: deficient
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: de
fi
cient
Definition: Lacking something essential; often construed with in.
Morphemes:
Affix: deficient
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Lacking something essential; often construed with in.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: deficiens
Language: la
Decoded: deficiens
PoS: Participle
Meaning: failing, disappointing