pau·ci·ty 
/ˈpɑ:səti/ noun
/ˈpɑ:səti/ noun [singular] formal : a small amount of something : an amount that is less than what is needed or wanted
▪ There was a relative paucity [=lack] of detail in the report. ▪ a paucity [=dearth] of evidence
▪ There was a relative paucity [=lack] of detail in the report. ▪ a paucity [=dearth] of evidence
