exclusivity

noun

ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌek-ˌsklü-ˈsi-və-tē How to pronounce exclusivity (audio)
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 As years passed, the exclusivity relaxed, and Yeh began to seek out customers in both the private and public sectors. IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2024 The company expects to lose exclusivity for the drug, which generated 5.4 billion pounds ($6.8 billion) in revenue in 2023, in both the U.S. and EU sometime between 2028 and 2030. Bruce Gil, Quartz, 21 May 2024 For families seeking even more exclusivity, there are 42 ocean bungalows steps from the sand. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2024 Equally important is ensuring equitable access to AI tools, avoiding exclusivity to resource-rich entities, and underscoring the need for diverse educator input to reflect varied student populations. Jessica A. Stansbury, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for exclusivity 

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Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of exclusivity was in 1926

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“Exclusivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclusivity. Accessed 20 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

exclusivity

noun
ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌeks-ˌklü-ˈsiv-ət-ē How to pronounce exclusivity (audio)
iks-,
-ˈziv-
plural exclusivities
1
: the quality or state of being exclusive
2
: exclusive rights or services

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