scarcity

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Learn the meaning of scarcity with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

scarcity

(noun)

Meaning

limited availability of resources

Example

"The scarcity of water in the region led to strict conservation measures."

Synonyms

shortagedeficiencylack

Antonyms

abundanceplentysurplus

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'scaritas', meaning rarity.
Related word forms
  • adjective: scarce
  • verb: scarceify