Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rarity
noun
/ˈrɛrɪti/
Definition
The state or quality of being rare or uncommon.
Examples
- The rarity of the gemstone made it extremely valuable.
- Seeing a snow leopard in the wild is a rarity for wildlife photographers.
- Books first published in the 19th century are often considered a rarity.
Meaning
Rarity refers to the infrequency of something, indicating that it is not often found or encountered.
Synonyms
- Scarcity
- Infrequency
- Uncommonness
- Exception