paucity

noun

Meaning

A small or insufficient quantity of something.

Examples

The report was criticized for its paucity of evidence regarding the new policy.
There is a distressing paucity of affordable housing in the city center.

Synonyms: lack, shortage, scarcity, dearth

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paucity

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔː.sə.ti/

Definition

A small or insufficient quantity of something.

Examples

The report was criticized for its paucity of evidence regarding the new policy.
There is a distressing paucity of affordable housing in the city center.
A paucity of resources made it difficult for the team to complete the project on time.

Synonyms of paucity

Words with a similar meaning to paucity:

lack
shortage
scarcity
dearth

Antonyms of paucity

Words with the opposite meaning to paucity:

abundance
surplus

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