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paucity

1 of 1noun
/ˈpɔ.sə.ˌti/
Forms:paucities
1

a lacking amount or number of something

  • The paucity of evidence made it difficult to prove the case in court.
  • There was a clear paucity of fresh produce at the local market.
  • The paucity of details in his explanation left everyone confused.
  • Her frustration grew because of the paucity of support from her colleagues.
  • The paucity of information in the report led to numerous questions from the board.
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