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
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Biologics are among the most expensive pharmaceuticals, but some of the early market entrants began to lose their exclusivity rights over the past 15 years. Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Rainer Bernard, Van Cleef & Arpels director of research Having to source movements from outside manufactures poses several problems, including a lack of exclusivity and the potential for supply delays. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 The blood thinner, which Bristol Myers shares with Pfizer, is expected to lose market exclusivity by 2028. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024 These reportedly include acquiring most premier racetracks, imposing exclusivity deals, preventing teams from participating in other races, and controlling Next Gen parts and cars. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for exclusivity 

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 24 Nov. 2024.

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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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