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- [def-uh-sit; British also dih-fis-it]
- /ˈdɛf ə sɪt; British also dɪˈfɪs ɪt/
- /ˈdef.ɪ.sɪt/
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- [def-uh-sit; British also dih-fis-it]
- /ˈdɛf ə sɪt; British also dɪˈfɪs ɪt/
Definitions of deficits word
- noun deficits the amount by which a sum of money falls short of the required amount. 1
- noun deficits the amount by which expenditures or liabilities exceed income or assets. 1
- noun deficits a lack or shortage; deficiency. 1
- noun deficits a disadvantage, impairment, or handicap: The team's major deficit is its poor pitching. 1
- noun deficits a loss, as in the operation of a business. 1
- noun deficits Plural form of deficit. 1
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Origin of deficits
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
1775-85; < Latin dēficit (it) lacks, 3rd person singular present indicative of dēficere; see deficient
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Parts of speech for Deficits
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deficits popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
deficits usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deficits
noun deficits
- discrepancies — the state or quality of being discrepant or in disagreement, as by displaying an unexpected or unacceptable difference; inconsistency: The discrepancy between the evidence and his account of what happened led to his arrest.
- debits — Plural form of debit.
- losses — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
- defaults — Plural form of default.
- deficiencies — the state of being deficient; lack; incompleteness; insufficiency.
Antonyms for deficits
noun deficits
- surpluses — something that remains above what is used or needed.
- abundances — Plural form of abundance.
- advantages — A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
- successes — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
Top questions with deficits
- how does the government finance budget deficits?
- how are deficits financed?
- what are cognitive deficits?
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