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noun ex·clu·siv·i·ty \ˌek-ˌsklü-ˈsi-və-tē, ik-, -ˈzi-\

Definition of exclusivity

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exclusivities

  1. 1 :  the quality or state of being exclusive

  2. 2 :  exclusive rights or services

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Examples of exclusivity in a sentence

  1. a symbol of wealth and exclusivity

1926

First Known Use of exclusivity

1926

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EXCLUSIVITY Defined for English Language Learners

exclusivity

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noun ex·clu·siv·i·ty \ˌek-ˌsklü-ˈsi-və-tē, ik-, -ˈzi-\

Definition of exclusivity for English Language Learners

  • : the quality or state of being exclusive : the quality of being limited to people of wealth or high social class

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