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- [skan-tee]
- /ˈskæn ti/
- /ˈskæn.tɪ.nəs/
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- [skan-tee]
- /ˈskæn ti/
Definitions of scantiness word
- adjective scantiness scant in amount, quantity, etc.; barely sufficient. 1
- adjective scantiness meager; not adequate. 1
- adjective scantiness lacking amplitude in extent or compass. 1
- noun plural scantiness scanties, very brief underpants, especially for women. 1
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Origin of scantiness
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; scant + -y1; (def 4) blend of scanty and panties
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Parts of speech for Scantiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scantiness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
scantiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scantiness
noun scantiness
- 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.
- defalcation — the amount embezzled
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