rarity

/'reəriti/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The quality or state of being rare, uncommon, or infrequent: This refers to the condition of something not being found or occurring often.
    • A person or thing that is uncommon or valuable because of its scarcity: This refers to a specific object, person, or event that is unusual and often prized due to its rarity.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Quality):
    • The rarity of this species makes it a focus for conservationists.
    • He spoke with a rarity that commanded everyone's attention.
  • Noun (Thing/Person):
    • This first edition book is a true rarity.
    • A kind and honest politician is considered a rarity these days.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be a rarity": to be something very uncommon.
    • Such genuine craftsmanship is a rarity in the age of mass production.
  • "of great rarity": describing something possessing a high degree of scarcity.
    • The museum acquired a gemstone of great rarity.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rare (adj): not occurring very often; of an unusually high standard.
    • A rare disease / a rare steak.
  • Rarefy (verb): to make or become less dense or solid; to refine or purify.
    • The air rarefies at high altitudes.
Synonyms
  • Scarcity: The state of being in short supply.
  • Infrequency: The fact of not happening often.
  • Curio: A rare, unusual, or intriguing object.
Antonyms
  • Commonness: The state of being frequent or ordinary.
  • Abundance: A very large quantity of something.
  • Plentifulness: Existing in or yielding great quantities.
Noun
  1. something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
  2. a rarified quality
    • the tenuity of the upper atmosphere
  3. noteworthy scarcity

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