deficient vs tolerable

deficient

adj
  • Insufficient or inadequate in amount. 

  • Lacking something essential; often construed with in. 

  • Of a number n, Having the sum of divisors σ(n)<2n, or, equivalently, the sum of proper divisors (or aliquot sum) s(n). 

noun
  • A person who is deficient. 

tolerable

adj
  • Moderate in degree; mediocre; passable, acceptable or so-so. 

  • Capable of being borne, tolerated or endured; bearable or endurable. 

  • Such as to be tolerated or countenanced; permissible; allowable. 

  • In fair health; passably well. 

adv
  • tolerably; passably; moderately. 

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