as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
a paucity of useful answers to the problem of traffic congestion at rush hour
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Recent Examples of paucity
The decision isn’t likely to be an easy one, given the paucity of the data.
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Helen Branswell,
STAT,
18 May 2026
At a Cannes where some have grumbled about a paucity of studio movies (and thus stars), the absence of Scarlett Johansson at last night’s premiere of Paper Tiger was notable.
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Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
Experts have warned that this paucity of water, already a significant problem in Iran’s typically arid environment, will be exacerbated by climate change.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
Money was counted daily, spoken of incessantly, felt in its paucity like a ghost in each room.
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Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Helen Branswell,
STAT,
18 May 2026
At a Cannes where some have grumbled about a paucity of studio movies (and thus stars), the absence of Scarlett Johansson at last night’s premiere of Paper Tiger was notable.
—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
Experts have warned that this paucity of water, already a significant problem in Iran’s typically arid environment, will be exacerbated by climate change.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
Money was counted daily, spoken of incessantly, felt in its paucity like a ghost in each room.
—
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paucity
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Despite the overwhelming demand for medical services and the shortage of supplies in Venezuela’s public health system, Domingo Luciani Hospital in the capital of Caracas coped with an influx of patients thanks to a flood of donations.
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With the rise in demand by retail users, compute providers are also facing significant shortages, raising their prices, and are rushing to develop more hardware.
Noun
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These areas often have awkward entrances and lack ventilation, which allows heat to build quickly.
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Nearly half acknowledged mental health issues, and 34% felt their lack of personal relationships was a factor that contributed to feeling purposeless.
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“Paucity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paucity. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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