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paucity in Portuguese

paucity in Portuguese is penúria — paucity means a shortage of something, or a supply that is far smaller than is needed.

paucity in Portuguese

penúria
noun
Fewness in number; too few.

What does "paucity" mean?

  1. noun A shortage of something, or a supply that is far smaller than is needed.
    "There is a striking paucity of evidence for the drug's long-term benefit."
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paucity in a sentence

  • There is a striking paucity of evidence for the drug's long-term benefit.
  • A paucity of affordable housing has pushed young families out of the city.

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What is "paucity" in Portuguese?

"paucity" in Portuguese is penúria. paucity means: A shortage of something, or a supply that is far smaller than is needed.

How do you use "paucity" in a sentence?

Example: "There is a striking paucity of evidence for the drug's long-term benefit." In Portuguese, "paucity" is penúria.

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