A.defect, deficiency, Hp.Praec.9, Phld.D.3.2 (pl.), etc.; τὰ καθ᾽ ὑμᾶς ἐλλείμματα shortcomings dependent on yourselves, D.2.27; arrears, Id.22.44; τοῦ γεγραμμένου νόμου ἔ. Arist.Rh.1374a26; τὰ περὶ τὴν διάλεκτον ἐ. D.H.Dem.20.
2. remnant, v.l. in LXX 2 Ki.21.2.