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Definition of exclusivity

exclusivity

/ˌɛkskluːˈsɪvɪti/
ex · clu · siv · i · ty
Adverb:exclusively
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Plural:exclusivities
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Adjective:exclusive
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exclusivity Lexical Profile

exclusivity Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of being restricted to a select person, group, or high-status clientele.

Example

"The luxury resort maintains its aura of exclusivity by limiting membership to a few hundred guests."

2

A commercial or legal arrangement in which rights, distribution, or services are granted solely to one party.

Example

"The software developer signed a two-year exclusivity agreement with the distributor."

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• Rhymes for exclusivity

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from French exclusivité, from Medieval Latin exclusivus, which derives from the Latin verb excludere ('to shut out'), formed from ex- ('out') and claudere ('to close').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exclusivity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exclusivity
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