exclusivity

noun

ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌek-ˌsklü-ˈsi-və-tē How to pronounce exclusivity (audio)
ik-,
-ˈzi-
plural exclusivities
1
: the quality or state of being exclusive
2
: exclusive rights or services

Examples of exclusivity in a Sentence

a symbol of wealth and exclusivity
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Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of exclusivity was in 1926

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“Exclusivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclusivity. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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exclusivity

noun
ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌeks-ˌklü-ˈsiv-ət-ē How to pronounce exclusivity (audio)
iks-,
-ˈziv-
plural exclusivities
1
: the quality or state of being exclusive
2
: exclusive rights or services

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