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Rarer: meaning, definitions and examples

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rarer

 

[ ˈrɛrər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.