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rarity
noun rar·i·ty \ˈrer-ə-tē\
: a person or thing that is not common or usual : a person or thing that is not seen or does not happen often
: something that is valuable because there are few of its kind
: the quality of being rare
plural rar·i·ties
Full Definition of RARITY
1
: the quality, state, or fact of being rare
2
: one that is rare
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First Known Use of RARITY
1542
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rarity
noun rar·i·ty \ˈrer-ə-tē\
plural rar·i·ties
Definition of RARITY for Kids
1
: the quality, state, or fact of being rare
2
: something that is uncommon
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