paucal /ˈpɔːkəl/adjective 3noun 1 adjective3 •Characterized by having a small number, greater than two, of (usually equivalent) components. •Pertaining to a language form referring to a few or a couple of something (typically three to around ten), e.g. a small group of people. •Expressing a relatively small quantity or degree. noun1 •A language form referring to a few of something (three to around ten), as a small group of people; contrast singular, dual, trial, and plural.