Lack and Reduction

Lack

Lack noun - The fact or state of being absent.

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Reduction and lack are semantically related. in deficiency topic. In some cases you can use "Reduction" instead a noun "Lack".

Nearby Words: lacking, lacked

Reduction noun - Something that is or may be subtracted.

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Lack and reduction are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lack" instead a noun "Reduction".

Nearby Words: reduce, reducing, reductive, reductionist

physical	physical lack	physical reduction
low	low lack	low reduction
similar	similar lack	similar reduction
total	total lack	total reduction
Other adjectives: small, real, constant, massive, large, extreme, serious, huge, noticeable, supposed, incredible, general, few, significant, marked, sudden, overall.

The ''Arleigh Burke'' Class destroyers◊ were the first US ships built from the beginning to be stealthier; note the lack of prominent right angles and the major reduction of topside clutter.

Source: Useful Notes / Naval Weapons
They note this would normally be a reduction because of how awesome it was, but decided the lack of focus or development for such a badass character was a sin in itself.

Source: Web Video / CinemaSins
The new version (due to the lack of the Aimed Shot skill) reduces accuracy for a minor AP reduction.

Source: The Artifact / Video Games

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