Deficiency and Debility

Deficiency

Deficiency noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.

Debility and deficiency are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Debility" instead a noun "Deficiency".

Nearby Words: deficient, deficit, deficiently

Debility

Debility noun - The quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor.

Deficiency and debility are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deficiency" instead a noun "Debility".

Nearby Word: debilitation
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