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Synonyms & Similar Words
uncommonness
scarcity
infrequency
unusualness
exceptionalness
singularity
uniqueness
preciousness
value
exclusivity
limitedness
shortage
paucity
sparsity
dearth
insufficiency
inadequacy
defect
lack
want
deficiency
rareness
uncommonity
strangeness
oddity
curiousness
quaintness
novelty
anomaly
aberration
freak
irregularity
Meaning of Rarity
The primary meaning of the word "Rarity" refers to the state of being uncommon or infrequently found.
Definitions
- The state of being rare or uncommon, not found or occurring often
- A person or thing that is rare or unusual
- A valuable or unique quality or feature
Etymology of Rarity
The word "Rarity" comes from the Old French word "rareté", which is derived from the Latin word "raritas", meaning "rareness" or "scarcity"
Historically, the term has been used to describe things that are uncommon or hard to find, and has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to uniqueness and value
Example Uses
- The rarity of the disease made it difficult to diagnose and treat
- The art collector was willing to pay a high price for the rarity of the painting
- The rarity of the bird species made it a popular target for wildlife enthusiasts
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
commonness
frequency
abundance
plentifulness
profusion
ubiquity
usualness
ordinariness
familiarity
plentifulness
richness
adequacy
sufficiency
enoughness
commonality
normality
regularity
routine
habitualness
customary
everydayness
mundanity