Rarest: meaning, definitions and examples

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rarest

 

[ หˆrษ›ษ™rษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais raro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เคฆเฅเคฐเฅเคฒเคญ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช am seltensten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling langka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนั€ั–ะดะบั–ัะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najrzadszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚็ใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus rare

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs raro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en nadir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ํฌ๊ท€ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ู†ุฏุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejvzรกcnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najvzรกcnejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€็จ€ๆœ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najredkejลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sjaldgรฆfast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ัะธั€ะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒ˜แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n nadir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,632, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.