Exiguity (Noun)
Meaning
The quality of being meager; "an exiguity of cloth that would only allow of miniature capes"-George Eliot.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The exiguity of resources on the remote island made it difficult for the inhabitants to survive.
- The artist's use of simple shapes and colors was a deliberate choice to reflect the exiguity of the subject's life.
- The exiguity of the room made it feel cramped and claustrophobic, despite its elegant furnishings.
- The exiguity of the budget forced the company to make some tough decisions about which projects to prioritize.
- The exiguity of the evidence made it difficult for the detective to build a strong case against the suspect.