rarity

/ˈrɛrəti/
noun
  1. Something that is uncommon, infrequent, or hard to find.
    • This stamp is a rarity because only a few were ever printed.
    • A total solar eclipse is a rarity that many people travel to see.
    • Honest politicians are a rarity in some countries.
  2. The quality or state of being rare; infrequency.
    • Because of its rarity, the gemstone is extremely expensive.
    • The rarity of the disease makes it difficult to study.
    • The rarity of such a peaceful moment made it all the more precious.
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