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Definition of Lack
1. Noun. The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable. "For want of a nail the shoe was lost"
Exact synonyms: Deficiency, Want
Specialized synonyms: Absence, Dearth, Famine, Shortage, Deficit, Mineral Deficiency, Shortness, Stringency, Tightness
Generic synonyms: Demand, Need
Derivative terms: Deficient, Want, Want
Specialized synonyms: Absence, Dearth, Famine, Shortage, Deficit, Mineral Deficiency, Shortness, Stringency, Tightness
Generic synonyms: Demand, Need
Derivative terms: Deficient, Want, Want
2. Verb. Be without. "There is something missing in my jewelry box!"
Definition of Lack
1. n. Blame; cause of blame; fault; crime; offense.
2. v. t. To blame; to find fault with.
3. v. i. To be wanting; often, impersonally, with of, meaning, to be less than, short, not quite, etc.
4. interj. Exclamation of regret or surprise.
Definition of Lack
1. to be without [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Lack
1. 1. Blame; cause of blame; fault; crime; offense. 2. Deficiency; want; need; destitution; failure; as, a lack of sufficient food. "She swooneth now and now for lakke of blood." (Chaucer) "Let his lack of years be no impediment." (Shak) Origin: OE. Lak; cf. D. Lak slander, laken to blame, OHG. Lahan, AS. Lean. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lack
Other Resources:
Welsh