rarity

noun/ˈrɛrɪti/

Frequency rank: #8,988 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

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

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Example sentence

Fresh truffles at the local market are such a prized rarity that people travel far to buy them.

Synonyms & related words

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