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

There’s no hard sell, no exclusivity playbook — just a steady presence and a product that earns its space. —Footwear News, 5 June 2025

As part the State Board’s extension, the U of I agreed to drop exclusivity terms, allowing Phoenix to consider other offers. —Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2025

Merck faces a significant challenge as Keytruda, accounting for nearly half of its revenue, loses U.S. market exclusivity in 2028. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025

While the collection won’t be fully available online, that exclusivity is by design. —Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 2 June 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