noun
rarity
REH-uh-ruh-tee
noun
1
The quality of being uncommon or scarce.
"The rarity of the gem drives up its price."
2
Something that is uncommon or hard to find.
"A handwritten letter is a rarity these days."
How to Use Rarity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the state of being scarce, or a scarce thing itself.
Common pairings
a rarity these days
increasing rarity
Word Forms
rarities plural
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The _____ of the gem drives up its price.