What does the cryptic crossword clue "Idea, albeit ultimately deficient (7)" mean?

The definition is "Idea". The wordplay uses charade, parts. THOUGH (synonym of "albeit") + T (last letter of "deficient") [last letter: "ultimately"]; definition: "Idea," The answer is THOUGHT.

Idea, albeit ultimately deficient (7)

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