Definition of lacking Lacking

/læˈkɪŋ/ - [laking] - lack•ing

We found 5 definitions of lacking from 4 different sources.

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What does lacking mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

lacking - nonexistent; "the thumb is absent"; "her appetite was lacking"
  absent, missing, wanting
lacking - inadequate in amount or degree; "a deficient education"; "deficient in common sense"; "lacking in stamina"; "tested and found wanting"
  deficient, wanting
  inadequate, unequal lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task; "inadequate training"; "the staff was inadequate"; "she was unequal to the task"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • lacking (Verb)
    Present participle of lack.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • lacking (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Lack

Part of speech

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  • lacking, verb, gerund of lack (infinitive).

Pronunciation

Word frequency

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Sign Language

lacking in sign language
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