English / word
paucity
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities; scarcity.
In context
01
The project stalled due to a severe paucity of independent empirical research.
02
The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.
Synonyms
scarcity,dearth,shortage
Antonyms
abundance,plenty,surplus
Collocations
paucity of research,paucity of evidence,paucity of resources