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

Another factor that sets Lilly and Novo apart is patent exclusivity. —Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026

The requirement protects the exclusivity that FIFA offers to its sponsors, including Coca-Cola, Visa and Aramco. —Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026

And language in the original agreement, shown by Whitaker, said the gates are meant to give a sense of security, not to create exclusivity. —R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026

The secluded location, along with the private sandy beach and the helipad, enhance the resort's exclusivity. —Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026

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