GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Rarity (rărˈĭ‑ty̆; 277), n.; pl. Rarities (rărˈĭ‑tĭz). [L. raritas: cf. F. rareté. See Rare.]
1. The quality or state of being rare; rareness; thinness; as, “the rarity (contrasted with the density) of gases”.
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2. That which is rare; an uncommon thing; a thing valued for its scarcity.
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I saw three rarities of different kinds, which pleased me more than any other shows in the place. Addison.
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