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adjective
- 1. (of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often: "a rare genetic disorder"
not common or frequent; very unusual: a rare disease / species. The museum is full of rare and precious treasures. a rare occasion / opportunity / visit / treat, etc. [ + to infinitive ] It's very rare to find these birds in New England in the winter.
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.
Apr 27, 2017 · Definition of rare adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
3 days ago · Definition of 'rare' Word Frequency. rare. (reəʳ ) Word forms: comparative rarer , superlative rarest. 1. adjective. Something that is rare is not common and is therefore interesting or valuable . ...the black-necked crane, one of the rarest species in the world. She collects rare plants.
adjective. uk / reə r/ us. rare adjective (UNUSUAL) Add to word list Add to word list. B1. very unusual: a rare disease / species. [ + to do sth ] It's very rare to see these birds in England. Fewer examples. He spent several years researching a rare African dialect. The forest was populated by rare and colourful birds.
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.
Dictionary Meanings. Rare Definition. râr. rared, rarer, rarest, raring. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Verb. Filter. adjective. rarer, rarest. Not frequently encountered; scarce; unusual. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Unusually good; excellent. A rare scholar. Webster's New World.
