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Rarity

noun

A rarity is something uncommon.

6 letters 3 syllables

What does Rarity mean?

A rarity is something uncommon.

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Dictionary definition

Something that is uncommon, unusual, or not often found.

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Rarity in a sentence

easy

A blue lobster is a rarity in nature.

medium

The old stamp became a rarity because few copies were saved.

hard

The article explained why a rarity can be valuable to scientists, collectors, or historians.

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What does rarity mean?

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Which word is closest in meaning to rarity?

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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: A blue lobster is a ____ in nature.

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Synonyms

Words like Rarity

uncommon thingUse for something not often found.
oddityUse for something unusual.
rare itemUse for an uncommon object or example.
Antonyms

Opposite words

common thingA contrast for something often found.
ordinary itemA contrast for something not unusual.
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Rarity word family

Base word

rarity

noun

rarities

More than one uncommon thing.

adjective

rare

Not common or not often found.

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