Rarest: meaning, definitions and examples
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rarest
[ หrษษrษชst ]
describing frequency
The term 'rarest' refers to something that occurs infrequently or is seldom seen. It can describe items, phenomena, or even qualities that are not commonly found or experienced. In many contexts, rarity can add to the value or prestige of the object or concept being described. For example, in collecting, rare items are often sought after due to their limited availability and uniqueness.
Synonyms
exceptional, infrequent, scarce, uncommon, unique
Examples of usage
- This is one of the rarest stamps in existence.
- The rarest species of bird has been sighted in the region.
- She has the rarest talent for singing.
- Finding a diamond of this quality is the rarest occurrence.
Translations
Translations of the word "rarest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais raro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ เคฆเฅเคฐเฅเคฒเคญ
๐ฉ๐ช am seltensten
๐ฎ๐ฉ paling langka
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนััะดะบััะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najrzadszy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใ็ใใ
๐ซ๐ท le plus rare
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs raro
๐น๐ท en nadir
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ํฌ๊ทํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃูุซุฑ ูุฏุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ nejvzรกcnฤjลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ najvzรกcnejลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็จๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ najredkejลกi
๐ฎ๐ธ sjaldgรฆfast
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ ัะธัะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แแจแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn nadir
๐ฒ๐ฝ el mรกs raro
Etymology
The word 'rare' comes from the Latin 'rarus', meaning 'sparse' or 'thin'. This Latin term evolved through Old French into Middle English as 'rare', retaining the original sense of infrequency or scarcity. The superlative form 'rarest' has been used in English since at least the late 15th century, growing in popularity as it found its way into various fields such as literature, art, and science. In modern usage, 'rarest' emphasizes not just scarcity, but the extraordinary nature of the item or quality being described. It is often used in contexts such as collectibles, where the rarity of an item can greatly enhance its value and desirability among collectors and enthusiasts alike.