Word meaning
paucity
noun · PAW-sih-tee
What does paucity mean?
Paucity means the presence of something in only small or insufficient amounts.
Paucity in a sentence
“A paucity of evidence meant the case was dropped.”
Synonyms for paucity
- scarcity
- shortage
- dearth
Where does paucity come from?
From Latin paucus, "few."
How to remember paucity
- Say it out loud a few times: PAW-sih-tee.
- Write one sentence of your own using paucity, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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