exclusivity

noun

ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌek-ˌsklü-ˈsi-və-tē 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Google had contemplated deals with Android phone makers such as Samsung that would provide exclusivity for not only its search app, but also for its Gemini AI app and Chrome browser, according to a document shown at trial. —Jody Godoy, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025

There are now so many identifiable exceptions to charging order exclusivity that such exclusivity should not be presumed. —Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025

Critics have raised concerns about the space tourism industry's exclusivity and environmental impact. —Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025

Kemira holds global exclusivity for the commercialization of DEB biomaterial in the Paper, Board and Water Treatment markets. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for exclusivity

• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity
• connectivity
• corrosivity
• creativity
• diffusivity
• directivity
• effectivity
• emissivity
• expressivity

Kids Definition

exclusivity

noun

ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌeks-ˌklü-ˈsiv-ət-ē 

iks-,

-ˈziv-

plural exclusivities

1

: the quality or state of being exclusive

2

: exclusive rights or services