Simple meaning
What does Scarcity mean?
Scarcity means not enough of something is available.
Dictionary definition
a situation where something is in short supply.
Example sentences
Scarcity in a sentence
easy
The chart helped us understand scarcity in a clear way.
medium
In class discussion, we used scarcity to compare the results.
hard
The reading passage used scarcity to explain changes in amount and degree.
Synonyms
Words like Scarcity
amountClose in meaning in many contexts.
levelClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
lackHelpful contrast for meaning.
absenceHelpful contrast for meaning.
Word family
Scarcity word family
Base word
scarcity
noun
scarcity
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does scarcity mean?
SCARCITY means scarcity means not enough of something is available.
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