Synonyms of scarcity
8 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for scarcity is rarity. Other synonyms of scarcity are infrequency, dearth, penury, rareness and want. The opposite of scarcity is copiousness.
Synonyms and similar words for scarcity
nounThe condition of something being scarce or deficient.
- infrequencyThe characteristic of being infrequent.
nounAn inadequate amount of something; a shortage.
- dearthScarcity; a lack or short supply.
Opposite of scarcity
nounMore antonyms
- commonness
- copiousnessThe state of being copious.
Meaning of scarcity
- noun The condition of something being scarce or deficient.
- noun An inadequate amount of something; a shortage.
scarcity in other languages
Questions about synonyms of scarcity
- What is another word for scarcity?
- Scarcity has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as rarity, infrequency, dearth, penury, rareness and want.
- What is the opposite of scarcity?
- The opposite of scarcity is copiousness.
- What does scarcity mean?
- Scarcity means the condition of something being scarce or deficient.
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