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adjective
- 1. (of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often: "a rare genetic disorder" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of RARE is seldom occurring or found : uncommon. How to use rare in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rare.
RARE definition: 1. not common or frequent; very unusual: 2. someone or something unusual: 3. (of meat) not cooked…. Learn more.
Rare definition: coming or occurring far apart in time; unusual; uncommon. See examples of RARE used in a sentence.
Definitions of rare. adjective. marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind. “"what is so rare as a day in June"-J.R.Lowell” “a rare skill” synonyms: uncommon. extraordinary. beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable. adjective.
RARE meaning: 1. not common or frequent; very unusual: 2. someone or something unusual: 3. (of meat) not cooked…. Learn more.
1. not widely known; not frequently used or experienced; uncommon or unusual: a rare word. 2. occurring seldom: a rare appearance. 3. not widely distributed; not generally occurring: a rare herb. 4. (General Physics) (of a gas, esp the atmosphere at high altitudes) having a low density; thin; rarefied.
8 meanings: 1. not widely known; not frequently used or experienced; uncommon or unusual 2. occurring seldom 3. not widely.... Click for more definitions.
From Middle English rare, from Old French rare, rere (“rare, uncommon" ), from Latin rārus (“loose, spaced apart, thin, infrequent" ), from Proto-Indo-European *er(e)-, *rÄ“-(“friable, thin" ).
not done, seen, happening, etc. very often. a rare disease/occurrence/event. This weekend, visitors will get a rare chance to visit the private apartments. it is rare for somebody/something to do something It's extremely rare for it to be this hot in April.
Definitions of 'rare'. 1. Something that is rare is not common and is therefore interesting or valuable. [...] 2. An event or situation that is rare does not occur very often. [...] 3. You use rare to emphasize an extremely good or remarkable quality.
