rare — meaning in English

English meaning

• elusive adjective Hard to catch, find, pin down, or fully understand.
• rare adj Not common; found or happening only occasionally.
• scant adjective Barely enough; in short supply.
• scarce adjective Not enough to meet demand; hard to find.

Senses

rare is used for these senses in English:

• elusive Evading capture, comprehension or remembrance.
• rare Very uncommon; scarce.
• scant Very little, very few.
• scarce Scantily supplied (with); deficient (in); used with of.

elusive — full definition

1. adjective Hard to catch, find, pin down, or fully understand.
2. adjective Rarely seen or encountered.

rare — full definition

1. adj Not common; found or happening only occasionally.
2. adj Of meat: cooked only briefly, so the inside stays red and juicy.

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