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- [paw-si-tee]
- /ˈpɔ sɪ ti/
- /ˈpɔː.sɪ.ti/
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- [paw-si-tee]
- /ˈpɔ sɪ ti/
Definitions of paucity word
- noun paucity smallness of quantity; scarcity; scantiness: a country with a paucity of resources. 1
- noun paucity smallness or insufficiency of number; fewness. 1
- noun paucity lack, scarcity 1
- noun paucity insufficient number 1
- singular noun paucity If you say that there is a paucity of something, you mean that there is not enough of it. 0
- noun paucity smallness of quantity; insufficiency; dearth 0
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Origin of paucity
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English paucite < Latin paucitās fewness, derivative of paucus few; see -ity
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Parts of speech for Paucity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
paucity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
paucity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for paucity
noun paucity
- abjection — an abject state or condition
- aridities — being without moisture; extremely dry; parched: arid land; an arid climate.
- aridity — being without moisture; extremely dry; parched: arid land; an arid climate.
- dead horse — something that has ceased to be useful or relevant.
- dearth — If there is a dearth of something, there is not enough of it.
Antonyms for paucity
noun paucity
- carrot — Carrots are long, thin, orange-coloured vegetables. They grow under the ground, and have green shoots above the ground.
- means — to have in mind as one's purpose or intention; intend: I meant to compliment you on your work. Synonyms: contemplate.
- meed — a reward or recompense.
- intangibles — Plural form of intangible.
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