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SCARCITY Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word scarcity. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word scarcity. (close relations)
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dearth
nounn
noun

• an acute insufficiency

• an insufficient quantity or number

deficiency
nounn
noun

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

• lack of an adequate quantity or number

absence
nounn
noun

• the state of being absent

• failure to be present

• the time interval during which something or somebody is away

• the occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc.; common in petit mal epilepsy

insufficiency
nounn
noun

• a lack of competence

• (pathology) inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally

• lack of an adequate quantity or number

shortage
nounn
noun

• the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required

• an acute insufficiency

infrequency
nounn
noun

• noteworthy scarcity

lack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

verb

• be without

• To be insufficiently prepared

penury
nounn
noun

• a state of extreme poverty or destitution

rareness
nounn
noun

• noteworthy scarcity

rarity
nounn
noun

• noteworthy scarcity

• a rarified quality

• something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

scarceness
nounn
noun

• a small and inadequate amount

want
verbv
noun

• a state of extreme poverty

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

• anything that is necessary but lacking

• a specific feeling of desire

verb

• feel or have a desire for; want strongly

• have need of

• hunt or look for; want for a particular reason

• wish or demand the presence of

• be without, lack; be deficient in

Best Hypernyms For SCARCITY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scarcity, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
deficiency inadequacy insufficiency

Alternatives for DEARTH

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