Rareness: meaning, definitions and examples

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rareness

 

[ หˆrษ›ษ™rnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in everyday life

The state or quality of being rare; uncommonness.

Synonyms

infrequency, scarcity, uncommonness, unusuality.

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Word Description / Examples
rareness

Typically used to describe something that is not often found, seen, or experienced. Can be used for both physical objects and abstract concepts.

  • The rareness of the painting makes it a valuable piece
  • The rareness of kindness in today's society is concerning
uncommonness

Used to indicate that something is not common, or is unusual in a particular context. Often refers to traits, characteristics, or practices.

  • The uncommonness of her talent impressed everyone
  • The uncommonness of the event drew significant media attention
scarcity

Commonly used in economic contexts to describe a shortage or an insufficient amount of a resource or commodity. Can carry a more serious, urgent connotation.

  • The scarcity of fresh water is a growing global issue
  • The scarcity of food during the war led to widespread malnutrition
infrequency

Often used when talking about events, actions, or occurrences that do not happen often. This word is more formal and statistical.

  • The infrequency of his visits made her feel lonely
  • Due to the infrequency of the flights, travelers had limited options
unusuality

Often used to describe something that is different from what is normal or expected. Can be used in both positive and negative contexts.

  • The unusuality of the design attracted many curious onlookers
  • The unusuality of the weather this year has been troubling for farmers

Examples of usage

  • The rareness of this species of bird makes it a prized sighting for birdwatchers.
  • Her artistic talent is a result of the rareness of her creative vision.
Context #2 | Noun

in collectibles

The quality of being uncommon or limited in quantity, especially in the context of collecting items of value or interest.

Synonyms

distinctiveness, exclusivity, limitedness, uniqueness.

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Word Description / Examples
rareness

Rareness is used to describe something that is not common and is hard to find.

  • The rareness of the gemstone makes it extremely valuable
  • She appreciated the rareness of the ancient manuscript
uniqueness

Uniqueness highlights the one-of-a-kind nature of something. It focuses on the idea that nothing else is exactly like it.

  • The uniqueness of her art style draws a lot of admirers
  • They valued the uniqueness of the handcrafted items
exclusivity

Exclusivity is often used in a commercial or social context to describe something that is available only to a selected group of people.

  • The exclusivity of the club attracts many celebrities
  • They offer an exclusive membership to their most loyal customers
limitedness

Limitedness describes the finite or restricted nature of something, implying there is not a lot of it available.

  • The limitedness of the tickets made them sell out very quickly
  • The limitedness of resources in the region is a big concern
distinctiveness

Distinctiveness refers to what makes something clearly different from others, often in a noticeable and interesting way.

  • The distinctiveness of his voice made him a unique radio host
  • The brand tries to maintain its distinctiveness in a highly competitive market

Examples of usage

  • The rareness of the antique coin made it highly sought after by collectors.
  • Collectors value the rareness of limited edition items.

Translations

Translations of the word "rareness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น raridade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคฐเฅเคฒเคญเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Seltenheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelangkaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ะดะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzadkoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็จ€ๅฐ‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท raretรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rareza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nadirlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๊ท€ํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฏุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzรกcnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzรกcnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็จ€ๆœ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ redkost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sjaldgรฆfi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธั€ะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒ—แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nadirlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rareza

Etymology

The word 'rareness' derives from the Middle English word 'rare,' meaning uncommon or scarce. Over time, the term evolved to specifically refer to the state or quality of being rare. The concept of rareness has been valued in various contexts, from nature and art to collectibles and economics. Its significance lies in the appreciation of the exceptional and unique, reflecting human fascination with the extraordinary.

See also: rare, rarely, rarity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,851, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.