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paucity
[ˈpɔːsɪti]
noun
escassez
1.
the state of being small in number or amount; scarcity
There is a paucity of evidence to support this claim.
Há uma escassez de evidências para apoiar essa afirmação.
2.
a lack or insufficiency of something needed or desired
The region suffers from a paucity of water resources.
A região sofre com a falta de recursos hídricos.
Synonyms
scarcity
shortage
dearth
lack
insufficiency
deficiency
rarity
Antonyms
abundance
plenty
profusion
excess
surplus
wealth
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
escassez
most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
falta
informal alternative meaning lack or shortage
Portugal
escassez
standard term in European Portuguese
Portugal
carência
formal alternative emphasizing deprivation or need
Related Idioms & Phrases
a paucity of options
in the paucity of resources
paucity of talent
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