Scarcity

Pronunciation: /ˈskɛrsəti/

Definitions of scarcity

noun the state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage

Example Sentences

A1 There is a scarcity of water in the desert.

A2 The scarcity of food in the village was a major concern.

B1 The scarcity of affordable housing in the city is causing a homelessness crisis.

B2 The scarcity of resources led to increased competition among the neighboring countries.

C1 The scarcity of skilled workers in the tech industry is driving up salaries.

C2 The scarcity of rare earth minerals is a significant challenge for the electronics industry.

Examples of scarcity in a Sentence

formal The scarcity of clean water in the region has led to a public health crisis.

informal There's a scarcity of good parking spots near the mall.

slang I can't believe the scarcity of snacks in the break room.

figurative His scarcity of emotions makes it hard for others to connect with him.

Grammatical Forms of scarcity

• plural: scarcities
• comparative: more scarce
• superlative: most scarce
• present tense: scarcity
• future tense: will be scarce
• perfect tense: has been scarce
• continuous tense: is being scarce
• singular: scarcity
• positive degree: scarce
• infinitive: to scarce
• gerund: scarce
• participle: scarce

Origin and Evolution of scarcity

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'scarcity' originated from the Latin word 'scarcitas' which means 'shortness' or 'want'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'scarcity' evolved to specifically refer to a situation where there is a limited supply of a resource relative to the demand for it.