Deficiently: meaning, definitions and examples
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deficiently
[ dɪˈfɪʃəntli ]
inadequately
In a manner that is not enough or insufficient.
Synonyms
inadequately, insufficiently, poorly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| deficiently |
Used when describing something that lacks some necessary quality or element.
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| inadequately |
Typically applies when something doesn't meet a required standard or isn't enough in quantity or quality. It often has a formal tone.
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| insufficiently |
Used to specify that there is not enough of something to meet the needs or requirements.
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| poorly |
Commonly used in everyday language to describe something done in a substandard way or when someone's condition or performance is weak. Can have a slightly negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- The project was deficiently funded, leading to delays in completion.
- She performed deficiently in the exam due to lack of preparation.
Translations
Translations of the word "deficiently" in other languages:
🇵🇹 deficientemente
🇮🇳 अपूर्ण रूप से
🇩🇪 unzureichend
🇮🇩 dengan kurang
🇺🇦 недостатньо
🇵🇱 niewystarczająco
🇯🇵 不十分に (ふじゅうぶんに)
🇫🇷 insuffisamment
🇪🇸 deficientemente
🇹🇷 yetersiz bir şekilde
🇰🇷 불충분하게
🇸🇦 بشكل غير كافٍ
🇨🇿 nedostatečně
🇸🇰 nedostatočne
🇨🇳 不足地
🇸🇮 nezadostno
🇮🇸 ófullnægjandi
🇰🇿 жеткіліксіз
🇬🇪 არასაკმარისად
🇦🇿 kifayət qədər deyil
🇲🇽 deficientemente
Etymology
The word 'deficiently' is derived from the adjective 'deficient,' which comes from the Latin word 'deficiens,' meaning 'failing' or 'lacking.' The adverb form 'deficiently' is commonly used in English to describe something that is not enough or inadequate.
See also: deficiency.