Definition of Paucity

a small amount of something that is not enough

Examples of Paucity in a sentence

Because of the paucity of our oil supply, we need to seek out other fuel resources.  🔊

I did not have enough to drink because Sally left only a paucity of soda in the bottle.  🔊

Even though the school claims to be a major university, it has merely a paucity of courses for students to take.  🔊

It will be difficult for me to construct the project with such a paucity of tools.  🔊

Although the government claims the unemployment rate is decreasing, there is still a paucity of jobs available.  🔊

Fortunately, when it comes to protecting our environment, we have more than a paucity of options for going green.  🔊

The paucity of talent at our school is going to prevent us from having a top-notch concert.  🔊

Because there is a paucity of data, we do not have enough facts to conduct the experiment.  🔊

As a result of the paucity of rain, the town lake is practically empty.  🔊

Everyone wanted to know how the mayor planned on dealing with the city’s paucity of funds.  🔊

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