rarity

noun/ˈrɛrɪti/

Frequency rank: #8,988 most common English word

Meaning

the state of being uncommon or rare; something that is seldom found or seen.

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Example sentence

Finding fresh truffles at the local market is quite rarity, so people travel far to buy them.

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