English Explanatory Dictionary

deficit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.
  2. A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds (e.g. government) revenue.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛfɪsɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-deficit.wav /ˈdɛfəsɪt/

Word forms

deficit deficits

Etymology

From French déficit, from Latin dēficit. Related to defect.

Synonyms

fiscal deficit shortfall

Antonyms

surplus

Related words

defect defection defective defector deficiency deficient

Derived words

antideficit attention deficit disorder attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder attention deficit hyperactivity disorder budget deficit caloric deficit calorie deficit deficit good deficit hawk deficit spending democratic deficit fiscal deficit information deficit model nature-deficit disorder nature deficit disorder negative deficit neurodeficit neuroleptic-induced deficit syndrome nondeficit oxygen deficit soil moisture deficit structural deficit trade deficit
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