Deficiency and Defect

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

Defect is a synonym for deficiency in lack topic. In some cases you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Deficiency", when it comes to topics like excess, limitation, failing, flaw. popular alternative

Nearby Words: deficient, deficit, deficiently

Defect noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.

Deficiency is a synonym for defect in lack topic. You can use "Deficiency" instead a noun "Defect", if it concerns topics such as excess, limitation, fault, blemish. popular alternative

Nearby Words: defective, defection, defector, defecting, defectively