Diversity and Paucity

Opposite meaning words

Diversity noun - The quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types.

Usage example: the diversity of plant life on that tropical island is staggering

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Paucity is an antonym for diversity.

Paucity noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.

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Diversity is an antonym for paucity.

sheer diversity

sheer paucity

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Paucity and Diversity. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/diversity/paucity

Diversity & Paucity. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/diversity/paucity>.

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