What does scarcity mean?
Scarcity means (uncountable) The condition of something being scarce or deficient..
Scarcity
/ˈskɛɹsɪti/ · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) The condition of something being scarce or deficient..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) The condition of something being scarce or deficient.
- (countable) An inadequate amount of something; a shortage.
Example Sentences
Praise […] owes its value only to its scarcity.
To understand the events of the next fifty years, then, one must understand environmental scarcity, cultural and racial clash, geographic destiny, and the transformation of war.
a scarcity of grain
The crucial and intersecting challenges of scarcities, both emerging and intensifying, will consume China’s custodians over the next decade.
Synonyms for scarcity
Antonyms for scarcity
Related Words
Word Forms
- scarcities
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for scarcity?
Common synonyms include infrequency, rareness, rarity, dearth.
What is the opposite of scarcity?
Possible antonyms include frequency, commonness, abundance, copiousness.
How do you use scarcity in a sentence?
Praise […] owes its value only to its scarcity.
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