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- [rair-i-tee]
- /ˈrɛər ɪ ti/
- /ˈreə.rə.ti/
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- [rair-i-tee]
- /ˈrɛər ɪ ti/
Definitions of rarities word
- noun plural rarities something rare, unusual, or uncommon: Snowstorms are a rarity in the South. 1
- noun plural rarities something esteemed or interesting in being rare, uncommon, or curious: That folio is a rarity that will bring a good price. 1
- noun plural rarities the state or quality of being rare. 1
- noun plural rarities rare occurrence; infrequency: Volcanic eruptions on the island occur with great rarity. 1
- noun plural rarities unusual excellence. 1
- noun plural rarities thinness, as of air or a gas. 1
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Origin of rarities
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Latin rāritās thinness, equivalent to rār(us) rare1 + -itās -ity
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Parts of speech for Rarities
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rarities popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
rarities usage trend in Literature
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noun rarities
- anomalies — a deviation from the common rule, type, arrangement, or form. Synonyms: abnormality, exception, peculiarity.
- antiques — the business of selling antique objects
- artefacts — Plural form of artefact.
- artifacts — Plural form of artifact.
- curiosities — Plural form of curiosity.
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