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Definition of exoticity
exoticity
/ɪɡˌzɑːˈtɪsɪti/
ex · ot · ic · i · ty
Adverb:exotically
•Plural:exoticities
•Adjective:exotic
exoticity Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
• 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