Paucity
Noun
/ˈpɔːsɪti/
English Definition
The presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity or a lack of something.
हिंदी अर्थ: कमी, अभाव, अल्पता
💡 How to Remember Easily (Realistic Memory Hook / Mnemonic)
💡 Memory Trick: "Paucity" sounds like "poor city." Imagine visiting a *poor city* where you immediately notice the striking *paucity* (scarcity or lack) of essential resources like clean water, proper housing, and quality education for its residents. The word itself sounds like "poor city," directly linking to a lack of something.
📝 Practical Context & Exam Sentence
"The *paucity* of evidence made it difficult for the police to press charges against the suspect."
🟢 Synonyms (Similar Meaning)
Scarcity
Dearth
Shortage
Insufficiency
Deficiency
🔴 Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Abundance
Plenty
Profusion
Surplus
Plethora
📖 More Exam Vocabulary
Gregarious
Fond of company; sociable; seeking and enjoying the company of others.Ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time; transitory; fleeting.Pernicious
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.Alacrity
Brisk and cheerful readiness; eagerness or enthusiasm shown in doing something.Ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere at the same time; omnipresent.Tenacious
Holding firmly to a purpose, opinion, or course of action; persistent and refusing to give up.
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