deficient vs trifling

deficient

adj
  • Lacking something essential; often construed with in. 

  • Insufficient or inadequate in amount. 

  • 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. 

trifling

adj
  • Trivial, or of little importance. 

  • Of suspicious character, typically secretive or deceitful; shady. 

  • Idle or frivolous. 

noun
  • The act of one who trifles; frivolous behaviour. 

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