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lacking

LAK-ing/ˈlækɪŋ/

Noun plurallackings

3 meanings of lacking

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  1. 1
    adjective
    Not having enough of a good quality that should be there.

    Like a cake made without enough sugar: something important is missing.

    The meal was tasty but lacking in vegetables.

    She found the movie lacking in any real excitement.

    Similardeficient, wanting

    Oppositerich, abundant

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  2. 2
    verb
    The -ing form of lack. Use it to name the action, or after a noun to describe it.

    The team is lacking a strong leader this season.

    Their plan is lacking a clear first step.

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  3. 3
    noun
    The state of not having something good that should be there.

    Like an empty shelf where the food should be.

    There was a clear lacking of fresh food in the camp.

    The room had a strange lacking of warmth.

    Similarlack

    Oppositeabundance

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lacking is a form of lack

lack, verb: To not have something, or not have enough of something you need or want. Full entry

Forms
lacklacks he/she/itlacking -ing formlacked past tense, past participle
Spelling
lack → lacking: add -ing

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