NSW Opportunity Class

Learn “Scarcity”

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Scarcity

noun/SKAIR-si-tee/

Meaning

A situation where there is not enough of something that people need.

In context

A scarcity of tickets meant many fans missed the grand final.

Remember it

'Scarcity' sounds like 'scarce' plus '-ity' = the state of being scarce.

Use it well

Pair with 'of': 'a scarcity of food'; it stresses that supply is dangerously low.