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paucity in Spanish

paucity in Spanish is carencia, carestía, escasez — paucity means a shortage of something, or a supply that is far smaller than is needed.

paucity in Spanish

carencia
noun
Fewness in number; too few.
carestía
noun
Fewness in number; too few.
escasez
noun
Fewness in number; too few.
paucidad
noun
Fewness in number; too few.
penuria
noun
Fewness in number; too few.
poquedad
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 Spanish?

"paucity" in Spanish is carencia, carestía, escasez. 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 Spanish, "paucity" is carencia, carestía, escasez.

Are there other ways to say "paucity" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "paucity": carencia, carestía, escasez, paucidad, penuria, poquedad.

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