ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Scarceness

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈskɛəsnəs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Scarceness is a noun meaning The property of being scarce; dearth, rarity.

Meaning

The property of being scarce; dearth, rarity.

Example Sentences

The value of an advantage is enhanced by its scarceness.

Synonyms for scarceness

Depending on context, synonyms include scarcity.

Antonyms for scarceness

Common opposites include abundance, copiousness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include scarcity, scantness, scantity, scantiness, sparseness, sparsity.

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