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paucity

noun
/ˈpɔːsɪti/

Meaning

the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities

Example Sentences

The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.

Synonyms

scarcity, shortage, lack, dearth, insufficiency

Antonyms

abundance, plenty, surplus

Collocations

paucity of evidence, paucity of resources, paucity of funds, general paucity

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