Rare
Example: This situation is rare and does not happen often
Definition
"Rare" describes something that occurs infrequently or is uncommon, as in the phrase 'This situation is rare and does not happen often.' It highlights the unusual or exceptional nature of an event, object, or condition compared to what is typical or expected.
Etymology
The word "rare" comes from the Latin word 'rarus,' meaning thinly scattered or uncommon. It entered English through Old French 'rare' during the late Middle Ages. Did you know? The word originally conveyed the sense of something being thinly spread, which evolved into meaning 'unusual' or 'infrequent.'
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"Rare" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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