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rarefied

 

[ หˆrษ›ษ™fษ™หŒfaษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

air quality

Rarefied refers to air or a substance that has a lower density and pressure than normal. This term is often used to describe high-altitude environments, where the air is less dense and contains fewer particles. In a broader sense, it can also imply something that is limited to a select group, often in terms of knowledge or culture, being 'exclusive' or 'refined'. Rarefied can also describe ideas or concepts that are abstract and not easily understood by the general public.

Synonyms

elevated, exclusive, refined, thin.

Examples of usage

  • The rarefied air at the summit made it hard to breathe.
  • She enjoys rarefied discussions on philosophy.
  • His rarefied sense of humor was appreciated only by a few.
  • The club met in a rarefied atmosphere, discussing art and literature.

Translations

Translations of the word "rarefied" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rarefeito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคฐเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verdรผnnt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ langka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ะดะบั–ัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzadki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธŒ่–„ใช (ใฒใฏใใช)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rarรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ raro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nadir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ฐ•ํ•œ (huibanghan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุฏุฑ (nadir)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzรกcnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzรกcny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็จ€ๆœ‰็š„ (xฤซyว’u de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ reden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sjaldgรฆfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธั€ะตะบ (sirek)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜ (shesabamisi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nadir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ raro

Etymology

The term 'rarefied' comes from the Latin word 'rarefacere', which means 'to make rare or thin'. It entered the English language in the 17th century during scientific discussions about air density, particularly in the context of atmospheric studies. Initially, it was used predominantly in scientific circles to describe gases and elevations of the Earth. Over time, its usage broadened to encompass various fields, from literature to philosophy, as a descriptor for things that are especially refined or limited in number. The evolution of the term reflects the changing perspectives on not just physical phenomena, but also social constructs of exclusivity and refinement in ideas.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,359, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.