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scarcity in Latin

scarcity in Latin is paucitās, inopia — scarcity means a shortage; the state of not having enough of something.

scarcity in Latin

paucitās
noun
(uncountable) The condition of something being scarce or deficient.
inopia
noun
(countable) An inadequate amount of something; a shortage.

What does "scarcity" mean?

  1. noun A shortage; the state of not having enough of something.
    "The scarcity of housing pushed rents higher."
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scarcity in a sentence

  • The scarcity of housing pushed rents higher.
  • Economists study how scarcity affects prices.

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What is "scarcity" in Latin?

"scarcity" in Latin is paucitās, inopia. scarcity means: A shortage; the state of not having enough of something.

How do you use "scarcity" in a sentence?

Example: "The scarcity of housing pushed rents higher." In Latin, "scarcity" is paucitās, inopia.

Are there other ways to say "scarcity" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "scarcity": paucitās, inopia.

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