This is the 8784th most frequent Catalan word.
escàs
Scarce; lacking in quantity or availability.
Here, 'escàs' describes a resource that is limited or in short supply.
L'aigua és un recurs escàs en moltes regions.
Water is a scarce resource in many regions.
In this context, 'escàs' emphasizes the minimal amount or relevance of the contribution.
Va fer una aportació escassa al projecte.
He made a scant contribution to the project.
Here, 'escàs' highlights the lack or inadequacy in quantity of the explanations.