scarcity
gb/skˈɛɹsɪti/ us/skˈɛɹsɪti/
B2
Inglés
~ 9900
hiány, szűkösség
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
hiány
B1
Patrón de uso:
scarcity of [something]
Drought has led to a severe scarcity of drinking water in the region.
There is a growing scarcity of affordable housing in big cities.
During the war, food scarcity forced people to rely on ration coupons.
The scarcity of skilled workers is slowing down the construction industry.
A perceived scarcity of time makes people feel constantly rushed.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
There is a scarcity of clean water in that village.
Because of the storm, there was a scarcity of fresh food in the shops.
The company cannot grow because there is a scarcity of good engineers.
Scarcity of money made it hard for him to pay his bills.
Many countries face a scarcity of jobs for young people.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "scarcity" with "rarity". "Scarcity" focuses on not having enough of something that is needed or demanded (for example, scarcity of water or jobs), while "rarity" focuses on how unusual or uncommon something is (for example, the rarity of a very old book). Learners also sometimes use "scarcity" without "of": it is more natural to say "scarcity of food" than simply "scarcity" unless the context is very clear.
Significado
not enough of something
Colocaciones
scarcity of resources
|water scarcity
|food scarcity
|housing scarcity
|labor scarcity
|a sense of scarcity
Sinónimos
shortage (More common in everyday speech; often used for specific things like food, money, or staff.)
|
lack (Very general word; does not always suggest wider social or economic causes the way "scarcity" can.)
Antónimos
abundance (Suggests a large, more-than-enough amount, directly contrasting with not having enough.)
|
plenty (Informal, everyday opposite, meaning there is enough or more than enough.)
Temas
economy
|environment
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A situation when there is not enough of something that people need or want.
The condition of having less of something than is needed or wanted; a shortage.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
2
szűkösség
C1
Patrón de uso:
economic scarcity of [resources]
Scarcity is the starting point for most economic theory.
A szűkösség a legtöbb közgazdasági elmélet kiindulópontja.
Economists explain that scarcity forces societies to make choices about how to allocate resources.
A közgazdászok elmagyarázzák, hogy a szűkösség arra kényszeríti a társadalmakat, hogy döntsenek az erőforrások elosztásáról.
The concept of scarcity underlies discussions of opportunity cost and trade-offs.
In the classroom, the professor used water and land to illustrate resource scarcity.
Scarcity means that even wealthy countries cannot meet every possible want.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
In economics class, we learned that scarcity leads to choices.
Közgazdaságtan órán azt tanultuk, hogy a szűkösség döntésekhez vezet.
Because of scarcity, a country cannot produce everything people want.
A szűkösség miatt egy ország nem tud mindent előállítani, amit az emberek akarnak.
Scarcity explains why people must decide how to use time and money.
Economists say scarcity is the main reason we study prices and markets.
Scarcity of land and labor is an important idea in economic models.
Error frecuente:
Learners may treat this technical meaning as different from the everyday idea of "not enough", but in economics it is a formal concept that applies even in rich societies. Another mistake is using "scarcity" to mean poverty; however, scarcity in economics is a universal condition, not just a problem of poor countries.
Significado
basic economic problem of limits
Colocaciones
economic scarcity
|resource scarcity
|address scarcity
|manage scarcity
|absolute scarcity
|relative scarcity
Sinónimos
resource limitation (More descriptive and less standard as a set term, but highlights the idea of limited resources in economics.)
Antónimos
post-scarcity (A theoretical situation where basic goods are so plentiful that scarcity no longer shapes economic choices.)
Temas
economy
|education
|science
|finance
Definición
In economics, the idea that there are not enough resources to give everyone everything they want, so people and governments must choose how to use what they have.
In economics, the fundamental condition that resources are limited while human wants are unlimited, requiring choices about how to allocate those resources.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
scarcity
AFI
GB/skˈɛɹsɪti/
US/skˈɛɹsɪti/
Sílabas y acento
scarcity (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (scarcity)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: scarcity
- Plural: scarcities, scarcity
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
artificial scarcity
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl skˈɛɹsɪti/
fixed phrase
deliberately limited supply
A lack of a product or service that is created on purpose, usually to control prices or demand, even though there could be more of it.
Ejemplos
- Critics argue that the company is creating artificial scarcity by limiting how many units it releases.
- Digital goods are easy to copy, so firms often use licenses to introduce artificial scarcity.
- Some luxury brands rely on artificial scarcity to make their products seem more special.
scarcity of resources
1/skˈɛɹsɪti əv ɹˈisɔɹsɪz/
fixed phrase
not enough resources available
A situation when there are not enough resources, such as money, materials, or workers, to do everything people want.
Ejemplos
- Many conflicts are made worse by the scarcity of resources such as water and fertile land.
- The project failed mainly because of the scarcity of resources within the organization.
- Climate change is increasing the scarcity of resources in vulnerable regions.
water scarcity
1/wˈɔtɚ skˈɛɹsɪti/
fixed phrase
not enough usable water
A serious lack of clean and safe water for people, farming, and nature.
Ejemplos
- Water scarcity is already affecting millions of people around the world.
- The government launched new policies to address growing water scarcity in the country.
- Experts warn that climate change will make water scarcity more common.
scarcity mindset
1/skˈɛɹsɪti mˈaɪndsˌɛt/
fixed phrase
informal
belief that there is never enough
A way of thinking where a person believes there is never enough money, time, or other important things, even when their basic needs are met.
Ejemplos
- Working in a very competitive office gave her a strong scarcity mindset about money and status.
- A scarcity mindset can make people afraid to share information or help others.
- Coaches often encourage clients to replace a scarcity mindset with an abundance mindset.
scarcity mindset
2/skˈɛɹsɪti mˈaɪndsˌɛt/
fixed phrase
Belief there is never enough
A way of thinking where you always feel there is not enough money, time, love, or success to share.
Ejemplos
- A scarcity mindset can make people compete instead of cooperate.
- With a scarcity mindset, every success of others feels like a loss for you.
- The book explains how a scarcity mindset can damage both business and personal life.