in difetto

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Italian

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Etymology

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Literally, in defect.

Adverb

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in difetto

  1. (with di) lacking
    in difetto di altri argomenti, è ricorso alle minacce
    lacking other arguments, he found recourse in (making) threats
  2. too low; too short; off by (numerically)
    sei 3 chili in difetto
    you are 3 pounds too short

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