Synonyms for

Rarity

Verb / ˈrerʌti: / / ˈrerɪti: / Another word for rarity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The state or quality of being rare.

Synonyms & similar words

peculiarity oddment infrequency lowdensity tenuity rareness curiosity curio oddity uncommonness uniqueness scarcity infrequency sparsity rareness exclusiveness peculiarity singularity oddity curiosity exception anomaly abnormality

Synonyms by register

Formal

scarcity infrequency uncommonness

Informal

uniqueness specialness

Literary

exoticness singularness

Antonyms

commonness prevalence abundance frequency ordinariness ubiquity

Common collocations

  • great rarity
  • extreme rarity
  • a rarity in
  • a rare rarity
  • rarity value
  • of rare rarity

Word family

noun rarity
adjective rare
adverb rarely

Usage note

While 'rarity' often implies something valuable due to its scarcity, it can also simply refer to something that is not common. It is often used with adjectives like 'great' or 'extreme' to emphasize the lack of frequency.

Example sentences

  1. The rarity of the flower made it highly sought after by collectors.
  2. The rarity of the book made it a valuable find for the library.
  3. The rarity of the animal made it an important discovery for scientists.
  4. The rarity of the coin made it worth a lot of money.
  5. The rarity of the painting made it a priceless piece of art.

Quotes

  • “The rarity of genuine goodness is the only worthwhile rarity.” - Stefan Molyneux
  • “What makes a thing rare is not its quantity but its quality. To be rare is to be unique, and nothing that is unique can ever be plentiful.” - William Thackeray
  • “The rarity of happiness among those who achieved the American Dream is conspicuous.” - George Will

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