Dictionary entryCEFR C2noun

paucity

IPA pronunciation: /ˈpɔː.sə.ti/

Listen to the pronunciation

Russian meaning

Недостаток, скудость

English definition

The presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity.

Example

A paucity of primary sources hindered the study of the ancient language.

Collocations

paucity of evidence
paucity of resources
relative paucity

This is learning content written for DET preparation, not an official dictionary entry. Check a current dictionary or the institution's policy when precision matters.

Explore the dictionary

Definitions, IPA, Russian meanings, examples and collocations.

All words Practice