Uk English Meaning of rare

rare

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Definitions and Meaning of rare in English

Wordnet

rare (s)

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

recurring only at long intervals

not widely distributed

having low density

marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind

(of meat) cooked a short time; still red inside

Webster

rare (a.)

Early.

Webster

rare (superl.)

Nearly raw; partially cooked; not thoroughly cooked; underdone; as, rare beef or mutton.

Not frequent; seldom met with or occurring; unusual; as, a rare event.

Of an uncommon nature; unusually excellent; valuable to a degree seldom found.

Thinly scattered; dispersed.

Characterized by wide separation of parts; of loose texture; not thick or dense; thin; as, a rare atmosphere at high elevations.

FAQs About the word rare

rare

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness, recurring only at long intervals, not widely distributed, having low density, marked by an uncommon qu

abnormal,Exceptional.,extraordinary,odd,Outstanding,remarkable,uncommon,unique,unusual,aberrant

common,customary,normal,ordinary,typical,usual,every day,familiar,frequent,unexceptional

rara avis => A rare bird., raptus hemorrhagicus => Haemorrhagic Rapture, raptus => kidnapping, rapturously => rapturously, rapturous => rapturous,