Definition of Scarceness

1. Noun. A small and inadequate amount.

Exact synonyms: Scarcity
Generic synonyms: Deficiency, Inadequacy, Insufficiency
Specialized synonyms: Dearth, Paucity, Infrequency, Rareness, Rarity
Derivative terms: Scarce, Scarce
Antonyms: Abundance

Definition of Scarceness

1. n. The quality or condition of being scarce; smallness of quantity in proportion to the wants or demands; deficiency; lack of plenty; short supply; penury; as, a scarcity of grain; a great scarcity of beauties.

Definition of Scarceness

1. Noun. The property of being scarce. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Scarceness

1. [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scarceness

scarabaeus
scarabaeuses
scarabee
scarabees
scarablike
scaraboid
scarabs
scarabæid
scaramouches
scarbroite
scarce
scarce copper
scarcely
scarcement
scarcements
scarceness (current term)
scarcenesses
scarcer
scarcest
scarcities
scarcity
scard
scardey cat
scardey cats
scards
scare
scare away
scare off
scare out of one's wits
scare quote

Literary usage of Scarceness

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The History of Silk, Cotton, Linen, Wool, and Other Fibrous Substances by Clinton G. Gilroy (1845)
"... preparing the fibres of the Pinna for weaving—scarceness of this material—No proof that the ancients were acquainted with the art of knitting—Tertullian ..."

2. The National: A Library for the People by W.J. Linton (1839)
"And when the scarceness of crime shall permit the earth to be filled, the enlightened race will be aware of better remedies than either infanticide, ..."

3. A Lenten Journey in Umbria, and the Marches by Thomas Adolphus Trollope (1862)
"... THE VALLEY OF THE TIBER—ITS QUALITIES—ITALIAN LOCAL HISTORIANS—THEIR scarceness— THEIR VALUE THOSE OF CITTA DI CASTELLO—SPECIMENS OF MUNICIPAL RECORDS. ..."

4. A History of the Earth and Animated Nature ...: With Numerous Notes from the by Oliver Goldsmith (1857)
"... are valuable in proportion to their scarceness or beauty. From the variety of the colours and figures of shells, we may pass to that of their place but ..."

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