lack of any part vs lack of part

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Lack of any part' implies a complete absence of all parts, while 'lack of part' suggests a missing or insufficient single part. The choice between them depends on the specific situation you are describing.

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lack of any part

This phrase is correct and implies a complete absence of all parts.

This phrase is used when referring to the absence of all parts or components of something.

Examples:

The machine cannot function properly due to a lack of any part.
The puzzle is incomplete because of a lack of any part.

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There is also a lack of part-time work models for older employees who are capable of work and keen to do it.
When returned, three parts lack of cutlery.
His lack of distinction is part of his psychopathy.
A lack of security in parts of the country is compounded by weak judicial and law enforcement institutions.
In part, lack of resilience in some European economies may also originate from persisting structural weaknesses.
Shock and Vibration ResistanceAnother major advantage of SSDs, is again due to their lack of moving parts.
Subject: Lack of spare part supplies to independent clockmakers
It is amazing that reportedly over EUR 100 billion remains unspent, due in large part to lack of action by national governments.
(10) The consequences must be spelled out for cases where a programme is rejected for a lack of part-financing by a Member State and the second subparagraph of Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2702/1999 does not apply.
The lack of spare parts should not be a valid ground to justify the trader's failure to remedy the lack of conformity within a reasonable time or without a disproportionate effort.
But her lack of an active part to play had left her in a kind of vacuum and allowed other things inside her to claim attention.
2nd part:lack of power over their reproductive health
I am not gamesome. I do lack some part of that quick spirit that is in Antony.
Lack of ink on part or whole of the euro banknote, e.g. a washed euro banknote
I have to say that it lacks logic on the part of those in the EPP who blame the ETUC for walking away from negotiations.
having regard to the lack, on the part of some of the countries affected by these fires, of adequate logistical and human resources to deal with a disaster of this magnitude, and to the technical assistance given by a large number of Member States,
I sense a distressing lack of enthusiasm on your parts.
Part of the problem concerns the lack of a clearly defined role for local authorities in the development process.
That just shows lack of intelligence on your part.
And consumers on their part suffer from high prices and a lack of real choice.

Alternatives:

absence of all parts
complete lack of parts
missing all parts
deficiency of all parts
total absence of parts

lack of part

This phrase is correct and suggests a missing or insufficient single part.

This phrase is used when referring to the absence or insufficiency of a single part or component.