RARITY Definition & Meaning

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rarity

[rair-i-tee]

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rarities

something rare, unusual, or uncommon.
Snowstorms are a rarity in the South.
something esteemed or interesting in being rare, uncommon, or curious.
That folio is a rarity that will bring a good price.
the state or quality of being rare.
rare occurrence; infrequency.
Volcanic eruptions on the island occur with great rarity.
unusual excellence.
thinness, as of air or a gas.

rarity

/ ˈ��ɛə��ɪ��ɪ /

a rare person or thing, esp something interesting or valued because it is uncommon
the state or quality of being rare

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Origin of rarity¹

1550–60; < Latin �� thinness, equivalent to �� ( us ) rare ¹ + -�� -ity

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Bewley smokers imported from Texas, a true rarity in the Midwest.

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Once rarities, they are now appearing at occasions ranging from birthday parties and weddings, to major sporting events.

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It’s still such a rarity in the skincare industry that one person is flying from the United Kingdom to L.A. for Davis’ services.

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Under the program, the bank could grow no larger than it was in 2018, a rarity in the banking industry.

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“He loves the rarity and the romance behind them,” says Vinnicombe.

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