deficit

Meaning

Noun

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

Related

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Opposite words

  • superavit

Origin

  • From French déficit, from Latin dēficit.

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