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rarity

[ rair-i-tee ]

noun

plural rarities.
  1. something rare, unusual, or uncommon:

    Snowstorms are a rarity in the South.

  2. something esteemed or interesting in being rare, uncommon, or curious:

    That folio is a rarity that will bring a good price.

  3. the state or quality of being rare.
  4. rare occurrence; infrequency:

    Volcanic eruptions on the island occur with great rarity.

  5. unusual excellence.
  6. thinness, as of air or a gas.


rarity

/ ˈɛəɪɪ /

noun

  1. a rare person or thing, esp something interesting or valued because it is uncommon
  2. the state or quality of being rare
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of rarity1

1550–60; < Latin thinness, equivalent to ( us ) rare 1 + - -ity
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Century City also has a rarity in L.A.’s office market — a flashy new high-rise under construction.

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Because of its rarity and high fatality rate, the Amniotic Fluid Embolism Foundation says it’s exceptionally difficult to study.

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A brand new theme park is a rarity, and with it comes expectations — of new tech, next-gen ride systems, unexpected ways to experience stories and an ask for your vacation dollars.

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He allows audience members to film him throughout his performance, a rarity in comedy when locking your phone away in a pouch has become the norm for high-profile comedians.

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A rarity for the National Park Service, the Point Reyes National Seashore has, since its founding in 1962, encompassed not just pristine wilderness but also working agricultural land.

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