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Dearth

usgb/dɜːrθ/Volume
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Subject Importance

Use 'dearth' to highlight a significant lack of something important or valuable.

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The committee noted a dearth of credible research on the subject.
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Implies Negativity

'Dearth' implies a negative situation that could cause problems or limitations.

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The farmers are worried about the dearth of rainfall this season.
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Not for Abundance

Avoid using 'dearth' in contexts where there is an abundance or sufficiency of something.

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You cannot speak of a dearth of water in a flooded area.
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