The Opposite(Antonym) of “deficiency”
The antonyms of deficiency are sufficiency, adequacy, and abundance. These words describe the opposite of a lack or shortage of something.
Explore all Antonyms of “deficiency”
Definitions and Examples of sufficiency, adequacy, abundance
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The state of having enough or an adequate amount of something.
Example
After years of struggling, she finally achieved a level of sufficiency in her finances.
The quality of being sufficient or suitable for a particular purpose.
Example
The company's safety measures were deemed to be of adequate quality by the regulatory body.
A plentiful or ample quantity of something.
Example
The garden was filled with an abundance of colorful flowers.
Key Differences: sufficiency vs adequacy vs abundance
- 1Sufficiency refers to having enough of something, while adequacy refers to something being suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose.
- 2Abundance is used to describe a large quantity of something, while sufficiency and adequacy refer to having enough or the right amount.
Effective Usage of sufficiency, adequacy, abundance
- 1Business: Use adequacy to describe products or services that meet customer needs.
- 2Personal Finance: Use sufficiency to describe having enough money to cover expenses.
- 3Nature: Use abundance to describe a plentiful supply of natural resources.
Remember this!
The antonyms of deficiency are sufficiency, adequacy, and abundance. Use sufficiency to describe having enough of something, adequacy to describe something being suitable for a particular purpose, and abundance to describe a large quantity of something.
