Vocabulary Spotlight
Deficit
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: घाटा (Ghata) – The amount by which something, especially money, is too small or less than required.
Pronunciation
[def-uh-sit]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Lack – अभाव (abhav)
Related Words
Loss – नुकसान (nuksan)
Word Origin
“Deficit” Latin ke “deficere” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to fail or be lacking”. Yeh finance aur budgeting mein commonly use hota hai.
– The word “Deficit” comes from Latin “deficere,” meaning “to fail or be lacking,” commonly used in finance and budgeting.
Word Family
Noun: Deficit – घाटा (ghata)
Adjective: Deficient – अपर्याप्त (aparyapt)
Usage Examples
1. Government ko fiscal deficit control karna zaroori hai.
– The government needs to control the fiscal deficit.
2. Company ko financial deficit ke karan losses hue.
– The company faced losses due to a financial deficit.
Cultural Note
Bharat mein deficit ka concept budget aur financial planning mein bahut mahatvapurn hai, jise kam karna economy ke liye zaroori hai.
In Context
“Deficit” ka istemaal financial aur economic fields mein hota hai aur iska matlab hai kisi cheez ki kami hona.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Deficit” ka matlab kya hai?
“Deficit” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?