Scarcity and Sufficiency

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

Usage example: the scarcity of good restaurants around here is surprising

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Sufficiency is an antonym for scarcity in deficiency topic.

Nearby Words: scarce, scarcely, scarceness

Sufficiency noun - The quality or state of meeting one's needs adequately.

Usage example: the sufficiency of the portions is such that you will leave the restaurant with a full stomach but without doggie bags

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Scarcity is an antonym for sufficiency.

Nearby Words: sufficient, sufficiently

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