lack — the state of being without or not having enough of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being without or not having enough of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /læk/
Example Sentences
- My diet lacks vegetables, but it's full of pizza and ice cream!
- Students often lack sleep during exam periods.
- He lacks cooking skills, so he burns even instant noodles.
lack
NOUN[/læk/]
the state of being without or not having enough of something
A student realizes they lack a pencil during an exam and borrows one from a classmate.
The team lacked the tools needed to finish the job. (LACK = EMPTY NEED → not having what is needed)
A driver runs out of gas and refills the car with a spare fuel can — lack of fuel stops the journey.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle Dutch 'lak' meaning deficiency or fault, related to Old Norse 'lakr' meaning defective. The word entered Middle English through trade and contact with Germanic languages.
Breakdown
lack (noun/verb) - a single morpheme with no productive prefixes or suffixes in its base form; the root comes from Germanic sources meaning 'to be wanting or deficient'
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📝Examples
“My diet lacks vegetables, but it's full of pizza and ice cream!”
“Students often lack sleep during exam periods.”
“He lacks cooking skills, so he burns even instant noodles.”
“The project failed due to lack of proper planning.”
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