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deficere

Dictionary entries

  • defico, deficare, deficavi, deficatus:
    Verb · 1st conjugation · Transitive
    Frequency:
    Uncommon
    Dictionary:
    Lewis & Short
    Age:
    Late
    Field:
    Religion
    = deify, make one a god;; strain/clear/cleanse, remove dregs/impurities from; defecate (L+S); set at ease;
    Entry →
    sg. pres. pass. subj. 2nd
  • deficio, deficere, defeci, defectus:
    Verb · 3rd conjugation · Transitive
    Frequency:
    Common
    Dictionary:
    Oxford Latin Dictionary (OLD)
    = fail, disappoint, let down; leave without a sufficiency; cease to be available;; (PASS) be left without/wanting, lack; have shortcomings; L:come to nothing;; fail/falter; run short/out; grow weak/faint; come to end; revolt/rebel, defect;; pass away; become extinct, die/fade out; subside/sink; suffer eclipse, wane;
    Entry →
    sg. pres. pass. imp. 2nd
    sg. pres. pass. ind. 2nd
    pres. act. infin.

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