rariety

/ˈrærɪti/ or /ˈrɛrɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

the state of being rare or uncommon.

“The museum showcased a collection of artifacts of great rarity, each one a unique treasure.”

2. noun

a quality of being rare or unusual.

“The beauty of her voice was a rare talent, not often seen in her generation.”

3. noun

something that is rare or unusual, especially a thing or situation that is difficult to find or experience.

“The experience of seeing a shooting star was a rare occurrence, a moment she would remember for years to come.”

4. adjective

rare or uncommon.

“Rarity of species made it difficult to track the endangered animal.”

5. adjective

unusual or unexpected.

“The rarity of his response surprised everyone in the room.”

Synonyms

  • scaricity
  • uncommonness
  • unusuality

Antonyms

  • abundance
  • commonality