Dearth
Scarcity; a lack of something that is needed or desired.
nounDearth
Scarcity; a lack of something that is needed or desired.
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Imagine This
Scientists have found a new planet that is very similar to Earth, except it lacks oxygen. Without oxygen, nothing can live. They call it D-Earth, meaning Dead Earth.
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Sounds Like
sounds like 'earth' with a leading d (pronounced /dɜːrθ/)
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Looks Like
D-Earth (Dead Earth)
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Remember This
Usage tip: Use 'a dearth of' to describe a shortage of something specific (e.g., a dearth of evidence). The word contrasts with abundance.
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Other Forms
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Connect With
scarcity, paucity, shortage, insufficiency, want
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Note
Be careful not to confuse with 'death'. Dearth refers to scarcity, not mortality.