English Adjectives for "Small Quantities"

scarce

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existing in smaller amounts than what is needed

deficient exiguous inadequate insufficient

abundant

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Food supplies grew scarce during the winter months, leading to rationing in some areas.

Jobs were scarce in the rural town, forcing many residents to commute to nearby cities for work.

only

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without another thing or person existing in the same category

deficient exiguous inadequate insufficient

singular

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referring to a single item or entity

deficient exiguous inadequate insufficient

sole

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existing without any others of the same type

deficient exiguous inadequate insufficient

lone

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isolated and without any support

deficient exiguous inadequate insufficient

single

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no more than one in number

deficient exiguous inadequate insufficient

multiple

solitary

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existing as the only one and without any other of the same kind

deficient exiguous inadequate insufficient

minimum

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having the least or smallest amount possible

deficient exiguous inadequate insufficient

maximal

mere

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used to highlight how insignificant, minor, or small something is

deficient exiguous inadequate insufficient

dual

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having or consisting of two aspects, parts, functions, etc.

deficient exiguous inadequate insufficient

binary

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pertaining to or involving of two distinct elements or parts

deficient exiguous inadequate insufficient

double

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consisting of two equal or similar things or parts

deficient exiguous inadequate insufficient

triple

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consisting of three part, elements, people, etc.

deficient exiguous inadequate insufficient

meager

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Disapproving

lacking in quantity, quality, or extent

deficient exiguous inadequate insufficient

ample

small

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minor or limited in extent, intensity, or amount

deficient exiguous inadequate insufficient

minimal

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very small in amount or degree, often the smallest possible

deficient exiguous inadequate insufficient

maximal

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