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Meaning of deficient number | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A number that is greater than the sum of all of its divisors except itself.

Equivalents

Français nombre déficient
日本語 不足数
한국어 부족수
Svenska defekt tal

Examples

“The factors of 22 are 1, 2 and 11 and 22, and 1 + 2 + 11 = 14, which is less than 22, so 22 is a deficient number.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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