Inadequacy or incompleteness.
An insufficiency, especially of something essential to health.
The codimension of a linear system in the corresponding complete linear system.
The amount by which the number of double points on a curve is short of the maximum for curves of the same degree.
A fulfilment of a need or desire.
A reparation for an injury or loss.
The pleasure obtained by such fulfillment.
A vindication for a wrong suffered.
The source of such gratification.