Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Occurring infrequently or being uncommon.
Rare
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Examples:
Opportunities are much rarer than you would think.
And I'm still raring to go.
"Anne has a rare talent," Lyon said.
Etymology:
Rare derives from the Latin word rarus, meaning rarely occurring or uncommon. It entered English in the 14th century, reflecting its current meaning of being uncommon or not frequently encountered.
Usage Statistics:
45 mentions per 1 million words 
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