scantiness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree English scanty Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English scantiness From scanty + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The quality of being scanty.
- (countable) The result or product of being scanty.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| scantinesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
meagerness · fewness (quality of being scanty) · dearth (product of being scanty) · scarcity
Translations (2)
ota قلت (quality of being scanty) · la exiguitās (quality of being scanty)