deficiency

/dɪˈfɪʃnsi/

noun

niedobór

/ɲɛˈdɔbur/· rzeczownik

Also

deficyt(m)brak(m)

Definition

the state of not having, or not having enough of, something that is essential

Examples

deficiency (in something), Vitamin deficiency in the diet can cause illness.

niedobór (czegoś)

Synonyms

shortage lack insufficiency

Collocations

vitamin deficiencyiron deficiencynutrient deficiency

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