formal
: a small amount of something : an amount that is less than what is needed or wanted
There was a relative paucity [=lack] of detail in the report.
a paucity [=dearth] of evidence
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“Paucity.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/paucity. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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