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SCANTNESS

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Scantness.

Scantness - as a noun

The quality of being meager

Example: "An exiguity of cloth that would only allow of miniature capes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exiguity19leanness8meagerness13meagreness13poorness10scantiness12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deficiency21inadequacy25insufficiency26
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The book's scantness of details left many unanswered questions."
"The poem's beauty lies in its delicate scantness of words."
"She was disappointed by the scantness of decorations at the party."
"The historian questioned the scantness of evidence supporting the theory."
"The scarcity and scantness of water in the area led to frequent droughts."
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Word Game Points

Is SCANTNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scantness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCANTNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SCANTNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scantness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCANTNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SCANTNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scantness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCANTNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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