scarceness

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/ˈskɛəsnəs/ · /ˈskɛɚsnəs/

Definition of scarceness

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(uncountable)The property of being scarce; dearth, rarity.

“The value of an advantage is enhanced by its scarceness.”

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Inherited from Middle English scarsnesse; by surface analysis, scarce + ness.

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