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scarcity
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/iʃ.kɐ.ˈseʃ/es·cas·sez
Definition
1The state of being scarce or in short supply; insufficiency.
Usage examples
“The scarcity of rain led to a drought.”
“There is a scarcity of skilled workers in the area.”
Common combinations
water scarcityscarcity of resourcesfood scarcityperiod of scarcity