collectability
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- noun
- /kəˌlɛktəˈbɪlɪti/
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coleccionabilidad
- But NFT, my God, you know, the collectability aspect.
Examples
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Many collectors focus on the collectability of rare coins and stamps.
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That tells you about the collectability of those assets.
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Regular people will find and research what they like with minimal concern over collectability or increase in value.
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It's gorgeous, it's cool, it's fun to drive and it's a stick shift, low production exotic car, which is the ticket to collectability right now.
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The vintage toy is prized for its collectability among enthusiasts.
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The painting's unique history adds to its overall collectability.
Synonyms
How much people want an item because it is rare or in good condition
How Collectable
Surface Forms
Morphology
collectability = collectable (transparent) = collect + able + ity
The noun is straightforwardly formed from 'collectable' plus '-ity', expressing the quality of being worth collecting.
Etymology
Collectability comes from the verb collect, which means 'to gather', and the ending -ability, meaning 'the ability to'. In the hobby sense, collectability describes how much people want an item for their collection — how likely it is to be chosen or kept by collectors, like a collectible.