Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Deficit.
Deficit - as a noun
The property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
Example: "New blood vessels bud out from the already dilated vascular bed to make up the nutritional deficit"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shortage12shortfall15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deficiency21inadequacy25insufficiency26Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A deficiency or failure in neurological or mental functioning
Example: "The people concerned have a deficit in verbal memory"
An excess of liabilities over assets (usually over a certain period)
Example: "Last year there was a serious budgetary deficit"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
liabilities13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The government is facing a budget deficit due to increased spending."
"The trade deficit between the two countries is widening."
"The team ended the season with a significant point deficit."
"The company is struggling to overcome its financial deficit."
"Many parents are concerned about the education system's deficit in funding."
Word Game Points
Is DEFICIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deficit is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFICIT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is DEFICIT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deficit is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFICIT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is DEFICIT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deficit is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFICIT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
