rarity

Meanings

• adjective

  The quality of being rare; uncommon or scarcity in number.

  - "The rare blue diamond was worth millions."
  - "The book is a rare edition and highly collectible."

• A thing that is seldom found or experienced.

  - "A rarity in the world of art."
  - "The chef served a culinary rarity for the dinner."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

subtlety , rareness , hen's tooth

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rarity
rare , square , fare , glare , prepare , scare

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Variants

List of all variants of rarity that leads to same result
rarities , rarity

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French rarite, from Latin raritas, from rarus 'thin, rare, sparse'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The rarest gemstone in the world is the 'Granule of the Peace', a red diamond.

2. The rarest book in the world is the 'Codex Leicester' by Leonardo da Vinci.

3. The rarest animal in the world is the Javan Rhino.

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Related Concepts

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1. Scarcity: A state of shortage, especially of a valuable or desirable commodity.

2. Rareity value: The value of an item based on its rarity.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, rarity is often used to describe unique or valuable objects or experiences. In music, a rarity is a song that is not commonly performed or recorded. In art, a rarity is a piece that is rare or hard to find.

How to Memorize "rarity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a shelf filled with rare, valuable items. Visualize the feeling of holding a rare, one-of-a-kind object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rarity' with the word 'unique'. Think of something that is rare and one-of-a-kind.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'rarity' by thinking of 'rare as hen's teeth'.

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