Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Rare”
Something that is not common or does not happen often.
Word Family of Rare
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- Pandas are rare animals found only in China. A2
- It is rare to see snow in this city. A2
- A blue diamond is extremely rare and valuable. B1
Word Form Patterns for Rare
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: rare → rarely.
Origin and Word Formation of Rare
From Latin rarus meaning thin or scarce.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Rare
What are the word forms of “rare”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “rare”?
“rare” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “rare” come from?
From Latin rarus meaning thin or scarce.