paucitās — meaning in English Latin → English · translate English → Latin instead English meaning paucity noun A shortage of something, or a supply that is far smaller than is needed. scarcity noun A shortage; the state of not having enough of something. Senses paucitās is used for these senses in English: fewness The state, quality, or condition of being few. scarcity (uncountable) The condition of something being scarce or deficient. Related Latin words inopia