rarity

noun
UK: /ˈreərəti/
US: /ˈrerəti/

  1. The state or quality of being rare.

    1. Her honesty is a rarity these days because many people lie.
    2. In a world of mass production, handcrafted goods are a true rarity reflecting artisanship.

  2. Something that is not common or frequently seen or found.

    1. A snow leopard sighting is a rarity in the mountains.
    2. Genuine kindness towards strangers is a pleasant rarity that brightens the day.

  3. An object or item of significant value because it is scarce.

    1. The stamp is a great rarity and worth a lot.
    2. The antique book was a museum piece a true rarity admired by collectors.

Synonyms

scarcity infrequency

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rarity" in English means: The state or quality of being rare., Something that is not common or frequently seen or found., An object or item of significant value because it is scarce..

The phonetic transcription of "rarity" is /ˈreərəti/ in British English and /ˈrerəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rarity": scarcity, infrequency.

Example usage of "rarity": "Her honesty is a rarity these days because many people lie.". More examples on the page.