exclusivity
/ˌekskluːˈsɪvəti/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #5506 in the learning path
独家权；专有性
Definitions
n. the right to provide or use something without competitors
独家权；专有性
n. the quality of being available only to a select group
排他性；仅限少数人享有
Example
The bakery secured exclusivity to sell bread at the festival.
这家面包店取得了在该节庆活动中独家销售面包的权利。
Although exclusivity agreements can encourage investment, they may also limit competition and raise prices for consumers.
虽然独家协议能够鼓励投资，但也可能限制竞争并推高消费者支付的价格。
Collocations
- an exclusivity agreement
- grant exclusivity
- a sense of exclusivity
Word family
- exclusive (adj.)
- exclusively (adv.)
- exclude (v.)
- exclusion (n.)
Usage tip
既可指商业独家权，也可指仅少数人享有的特性。
FAQ
- What does exclusivity mean?
- the right to provide or use something without competitors the quality of being available only to a select group
- How is exclusivity pronounced?
- UK /ˌekskluːˈsɪvəti/, US /ˌekskluːˈsɪvəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
