rarity

A noun referring to the state of being scarce, uncommon, or infrequent; also used to describe an object or quality that is unusual or valuable due to its scarcity.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние редкости, необычности или малораспространённости; также используется для описания объекта или качества, которое является необычным или ценным из-за своей редкости.esSustantivo que denota el estado de ser raro, poco común o escaso; también se usa para referirse a un objeto o cualidad que es inusual o valioso por su rareza.frNom désignant l'état de ce qui est rare, peu fréquent ou peu répandu ; s'emploie aussi pour un objet ou une qualité inhabituelle ou précieuse en raison de sa rareté.deSubstantiv, das den Zustand bezeichnet, selten, ungewöhnlich oder wenig verbreitet zu sein; ebenso verwendet für eine Sache oder Eigenschaft, die aufgrund ihrer Seltenheit ungewöhnlich oder wertvoll ist.ptSubstantivo que designa o estado ou qualidade de ser raro, incomum ou pouco frequente; também se aplica a um objeto, qualidade ou evento que é incomum e frequentemente valioso por sua escassez.zh名词，指稀有、罕见或不常见的状态；也用来形容因稀少而显得不寻常或有价值的事物或特质。arاسم يدل على حالة الندرة أو عدم الشيوع أو قلة الوجود، ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف شيء أو صفة يتسمان بالغرابة أو القيمة بسبب عدم شيوعهما.

1. Noteworthy scarcity B2 formal

   The state or quality of being rare, especially in a way that attracts attention or value.

   • The rarity of the gemstone made it extremely valuable.
   • Due to its rarity, the antique coin sold for a high price.
   • The rarity of such a clear night in the city was remarkable.

   ruРедкостьesrareza (escasez notable)frrareté (caractère rare et remarquable)deSeltenheitptRaridadezh稀有arنُدرة

   Synonyme: infrequencyrarenessscarcityuncommonnessunusualness

   Antonyme: commonnessfamiliarityfrequencyubiquity

2. Rarified quality C1 formal

   A quality of being refined, elevated, or exclusive, often associated with high standards or sophistication.

   • The rarity of her taste in art was admired by critics.
   • The event had a certain rarity, attracting only the most distinguished guests.
   • His writing possesses a rarity that sets it apart from popular fiction.

   ruИзысканностьesCualidad refinada o exclusivafrCaractère rare et raffinédeVornehmheitptRefinamentozh精妙arرقيّ وإجلال

   Synonyme: distinctionelevationfinenessrefinement

   Antonyme: commonnessordinarinessvulgarity

3. Unusual or collectible item B2 informal

   Something that is uncommon and often considered worthy of collecting or preserving.

   • This stamp is a real rarity among collectors.
   • The bookstore had a rarity: a first edition of the novel.
   • Finding a working model of that old car is a rarity.

   ruРедкостьesobjeto raro o coleccionablefrObjet rare ou de collectiondeSeltenheitptRaridadezh珍品arنادر

   Synonyme: collectiblecuriocuriosityfindgemodditytreasure

   Antonyme: commonalitycommonplace

• rarities plural form
• rarities' possessive plural form
• rarity's possessive singular form