Deficiently: meaning, definitions and examples

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deficiently

[ dɪˈfɪʃəntli ]

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inadequately

In a manner that is not enough or insufficient.

Synonyms

inadequately, insufficiently, poorly

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

Word origin

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.