rarity

[ rair-i-tee ]

/ ˈrɛər ɪ ti /

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noun, plural rar·i·ties.

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.

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Origin of rarity

1550–60; <Latin rāritās thinness, equivalent to rār(us) rare¹ + -itās-ity

Words nearby rarity

rarely, rarely ever, rareripe, raring, raring to go, rarity, rark up, Rarotonga, RAS, rasa, Ras Addar

How to use rarity in a sentence

Now, within minutes of seeing a rarity, birders can text friends, alert listservs, post sightings to Facebook rare-birds groups, and—the choice of many—submit observations to eBird, a global online database.
How eBird Changed Birding Forever|Jessie Williamson|December 4, 2020|Outside Online
After seeing how much of a rarity she was in her new role at NASA and realizing the power of hip-hop, she decided to combine the two.
Meet NASA’s Dopest Engineer|Joshua Eferighe|December 2, 2020|Ozy
And, in another rarity, it ended up serving not so much as a companion but as a decoration.
The weird genomes of domesticated fish|John Timmer|November 6, 2020|Ars Technica
With Yannick Ngakoue trade, Ravens get exactly what they need to keep pace with ChiefsNFL trades once were rarities as teams focused on the draft and free agent signings to construct their rosters.
Coronavirus protocols are impacting the NFL trade deadline — and making for earlier deals|Mark Maske|October 28, 2020|Washington Post

Jackets from other brands feature a similar price tag and rarity to Mountain Hardwear’s.
Why We'll See More 1,000-Fill Down Jackets This Fall|Ryan Wichelns|September 12, 2020|Outside Online
The price reflects its rarity as well, but also the finicky, difficult, and nuanced process of making Champagne.
Champagne: You’re Drinking It All Wrong|Kayleigh Kulp|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Servin is a rarity: A cop who is being tried for his lethal actions.
Chicago’s Cops Don’t Even Get Investigated for Shooting People in the Back|Justin Glawe|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Still, sci-fi and fantasy that is actually motivated by the issues surrounding women is a rarity.
Science-Fiction TV Finds a New Muse: Feminism|David Levesley|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
These films tend to be a rarity in Hollywood, and usually come in smaller indie packages.
The Resurrection of Kristen Stewart|Marlow Stern|October 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She stressed the rarity of lifetime alimony and said that she believes that in a number of instances alimony remains a necessity.
Is Alimony Anti-Feminist?|Keli Goff|August 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We can imagine that, as soon as a printed book ceased to be a great rarity, it became an object of great abhorrence.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various
Megaloblasts are found in pernicious anemia, and with extreme rarity in any other condition.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
None knew better than Victoria the value and rarity of a free and courageous soul.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
There must be a rarity of good Christians, then amongst the parsons; they are all fond of it.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
These should, therefore, be particularly sought after, and their relative abundance or rarity in different situations noticed.
Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia] [Volume 2 of 2]|Phillip Parker King

British Dictionary definitions for rarity

rarity

/ (ˈrɛərɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ties

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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