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

If the purpose of Helios is to change how buildings generate energy, selling exclusivity would have contradicted my reason for building the company in the first place. — Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

But some American mahjong businesses, including Heron House and Oh My Mahjong, have received online comments about exclusivity and losing the game’s roots. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

That restricted distribution does more than create exclusivity. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

But more important than the name and its exclusivity is what Stark has done with the bike. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 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