What does the cryptic crossword clue "Curiously wanting one less good qualification for mechanics (9)" mean?

The definition is "qualification for mechanics". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of WANTIN (synonym="WANTIN") + ONE (synonym="ONE") = NEWTONIAN; definition: "qualification for mechanics" The answer is NEWTONIAN.

Curiously wanting one less good qualification for mechanics (9)

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