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scarcity
/ˈskɛəsɪti/
noun
niedobór
Also
brak(m)rzadkość(f)
Definition
The state of being scarce or in short supply; a shortage or lack of something.
Examples
The scarcity of water is a major problem in many regions.
Niedobór wody jest poważnym problemem w wielu regionach.
Economic theory often deals with the scarcity of resources.
Teoria ekonomii często zajmuje się rzadkością zasobów.
Synonyms
Collocations
resource scarcitywater scarcityfood scarcity
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