Paucity

PAW-suh-tee

Definition

  1. (noun) A scarcity or lack of something.

Example

The paucity of affordable housing in the city has become a growing concern for residents.

Fun Fact

“Paucity” comes from the Latin paucus, meaning “few.” It’s often used in discussions of resources, such as food shortages, a lack of evidence, or even a paucity of ideas. A fun twist? While the word describes a shortage, the English language is anything but lacking in colorful vocabulary!

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