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What is another word for Rare? – 117 Rare Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    uncommon unusual infrequent scarce exceptional extraordinary unique singular anomalous aberrant atypical irregular sporadic occasional few limited meager paltry insufficient deficient sparse thin scanty lean slender rarefied refined exquisite choice select precious valuable treasured prized cherished

    Meaning of Rare

    The primary meaning of the word "rare" is something that is uncommon or unusual.

    Definitions

    • Not found or occurring very often
    • Unusually good or of high quality
    • (Of meat, especially beef) cooked for a short time so that it is still red or pink inside

    Etymology of Rare

    The word "rare" comes from the Old French word "rare", which is derived from the Latin word "rarus", meaning "loose" or "thin", and is related to the Latin word "rarefacere", meaning "to make thin" or "to scatter".

    Example Uses

    • The rare butterfly was only found in a few remote locations.
    • The rare book was valued at a high price due to its limited print run.
    • The chef cooked the steak to rare perfection, with a nice pink color inside.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    common usual frequent ordinary typical regular plentiful abundant ample sufficient numerous copious lavish profuse excessive ordinary mundane everyday routine usual customary habitual expected

    Related Nouns

    rarity uncommonness scarcity infrequency exception anomaly aberration irregularity uniqueness singularity preciousness value treasure prize gem jewel curiosity oddity phenomenon spectacle

    Related Verbs

    rarity scarce infrequent uncommon exceptional refine purify cherish treasure prize value esteem admire appreciate covet desire

    Related Adjectives

    uncommon unusual infrequent scarce exceptional extraordinary unique singular anomalous aberrant atypical irregular sporadic occasional precious valuable treasured prized cherished exquisite refined choice select