The quality or state of being poor; lack of money / Any deficiency of elements or resources that are needed or desired, or that constitute richness

plural of poverty

Obsolete spelling of poverty

Very poor.

(linguistics) The idea that human language cannot be learned by young children with what information they are given, unless they already have an innate knowledge of language or universal grammar.

The condition of a region, country or household not having enough energy resources for the needs of its population.

plural of poverty trap

A state of restriction on being able to travel because of limited access to affordable transportation.

(of a community, place, etc.) Filled with or plagued by poverty. / (of a person) Suffering from poverty. / (of a time) During which one suffers or has suffered from poverty.

Any of several grasses that grow in poor or sandy soil.