scanty

Meanings

• adjective

  having or providing only a small amount of something; meager or sparse

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈskænti/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scanty
anticyclony , banality , can't see , pantomime , pantry , ranting , tantivy

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Homophones

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1. Scandy (Norwegian) : a person from Scandinavia
   

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Variants

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scantier , scantiest , scantily , scantiness , scantinesses , scanty

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Etymology

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From Old French escant, scant, or from Latin scantius, scantus, sparse, meager, from scandere to climb, jump, or leap, probably because a scanty supply was not enough to enable one to climb or jump.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scanty' is also used in meteorology to describe weather conditions with little or no precipitation.

2. In music, a 'scanty' arrangement might refer to a minimalist or sparse musical composition.

3. The term 'scantling' refers to the process of measuring the dimensions and weight of a ship or other vessel.

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Related Concepts

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1. paucity: A state of having or providing only a small amount of something; scarcity.

2. meagre: Having or providing only a small amount of something; sparse or insufficient.

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Culture

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In literature, 'scanty' has been used to describe meager or sparse living conditions, as in Herman Melville's 'Typee' or Jack London's 'The Call of the Wild'. In art, it can refer to a minimalist or sparse style, such as in the works of Kazimir Malevich or Agnes Martin.

How to Memorize "scanty"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small pile of supplies or a meager meal to help remember the meaning of 'scanty'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scanty' with the word 'meager' or 'sparse' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Scanty means sparse or scarce' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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