Rarer: meaning, definitions and examples
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rarer
[ ˈrɛrər ]
comparative adjective
Rarer is the comparative form of rare. It describes something that exists in fewer numbers or is less common than something else. The term is often used in contexts involving scarcity or uniqueness.
Synonyms
less common, scarcer, unusual.
Examples of usage
- The rarest species are often protected by law.
- This collector's item is rarer than most artifacts.
- Such occurrences are rarer in urban areas.
Translations
Translations of the word "rarer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais raro
🇮🇳 कम सामान्य
🇩🇪 seltener
🇮🇩 lebih langka
🇺🇦 рідкісний
🇵🇱 rzadszy
🇯🇵 より珍しい
🇫🇷 plus rare
🇪🇸 más raro
🇹🇷 daha nadir
🇰🇷 더 희귀한
🇸🇦 أكثر ندرة
🇨🇿 vzácnější
🇸🇰 vzácnejší
🇨🇳 更稀有
🇸🇮 bolj redko
🇮🇸 sjaldgæfari
🇰🇿 сирек
🇬🇪 მეტად იშვიათი
🇦🇿 daha nadir
🇲🇽 más raro
Etymology
The word 'rare' comes from the Latin 'rarus', meaning 'sparse, thin, or uncommon'. It evolved in Middle English as 'raer' before settling into the modern form we recognize today. The comparative suffix '-er' was added in Middle English to indicate a higher degree of rarity. The concept of rarity is often associated with the value and desirability of objects, events, or beings, making a 'rarer' situation or item not only less common but also potentially more valuable. This linguistic evolution reflects societal values on scarcity and exclusivity through the ages.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,973, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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