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Term: Antonym of "plentiful"

Description:

Plentiful is an adjective used to describe something that is abundant, ample, or exists in large quantities. In contrast, the antonym of plentiful refers to a situation when something is scarce, rare, or lacking in quantity.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Adjective: In a general context, when referring to a lack of abundance or scarcity.

Example Sentence: The drought caused the crops to become scarce, resulting in a decrease in the food supply.

Sense 2:

Adjective: In economic contexts, scarcity might refer to the limited availability of resources.

Example Sentence: Due to the scarcity of oil, gasoline prices have skyrocketed.

Sense 3:

Noun: Scarcity can also be used as a noun to represent the state or condition of being scarce.

Example Sentence: The scarcity of clean water in the drought-stricken region led to health issues among the population.