NYT Dictionary
DEFICIT
/ˈdɛfəsɪt/NounDE-fi-citde-fi-cit · 3 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023
Meaning
Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From French déficit, from Latin dēficit. Related to defect.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fiscal deficitshortfallshortageabsencearrearagearrearsbalancebeggarybreakcredit
Antonyms
surpluslead
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle: