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Definition of exoticity

exoticity

/ɪɡˌzɑːˈtɪsɪti/
ex · ot · ic · i · ty

Adverb:exotically
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Plural:exoticities
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Adjective:exotic
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exoticity Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The quality or state of being exotic, foreign, or strikingly unusual; exoticness.

Example

"The sheer exoticity of the island's flora and fauna captivated the visiting naturalists."


2

In theoretical physics, a measure of the presence or proportion of exotic matter (matter with negative energy density) within a given region of spacetime.

Example

"Maintaining a traversable wormhole in general relativity requires a nonzero degree of exoticity at its throat."

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