rarity — the state or quality of being rare; something that is uncommon or unusual
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state or quality of being rare; something that is uncommon or unusual
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrerəti/
Korean meaning: 희귀함, 드문 상태; 흔하지 않은 것
Korean pronunciation: 레어-러-티 (강세: 레어)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's homemade cookies are such a rarity that we fight over the last one.
- A politician keeping campaign promises is becoming quite a rarity these days.
- This vintage watch is a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
rarity
NOUN//ˈrerəti//
the state or quality of being rare; something that is uncommon or unusual
A precious rare treasure on display
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Origin
From Latin 'rarus' meaning 'thinly sown, sparse, rare,' combined with the suffix '-ity' (which forms nouns indicating a state or quality). The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 16th century.
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“My grandmother's homemade cookies are such a rarity that we fight over the last one.”
“A politician keeping campaign promises is becoming quite a rarity these days.”
“This vintage watch is a rarity worth thousands of dollars.”
“Finding someone who doesn't own a smartphone is a true rarity nowadays.”
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