Word: shortfall
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: short
fall
Definition: The amount by which a quota, debt, or monthly payment on a debt or other obligation is missed; the difference between the actual quota or debt and the lesser amount available to pay such obligations.
Morphemes:
Affix: short
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To provide with a smaller than agreed or labeled amount.
Affix: fall
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Blame or punishment for a failure or misdeed.