scarcity
US /ˈsker.sə.t̬i/
UK /ˈsker.sə.t̬i/

1.
kelangkaan, kekurangan
the state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
:
•
The scarcity of water in the region is a major concern.
Kelangkaan air di wilayah tersebut menjadi perhatian utama.
•
Economic theory often deals with the problem of scarcity.
Teori ekonomi sering membahas masalah kelangkaan.