rzadszy

Rzadszy is a Polish adjective that denotes a higher degree of rarity, serving as the comparative form of rzadki (rare). It is used to compare how often two or more things occur or exist, indicating that one is less frequent or less common than the other. The word comes from the same root as rzadka and rzadkość, and it behaves like a standard Polish adjective in terms of agreement and inflection.

In terms of usage, rzadszy modifies nouns and agrees with gender and number. For example: in masculine singular, one can say “Krajobraz staje się rzadszy” (The landscape is becoming rarer). In feminine singular: “Sytuacja staje się rzadsza.” In plural or neuter contexts: “Te przypadki są rzadsze.” The form chosen depends on the noun it describes, following ordinary Polish adjectival patterns.

Rzadszy appears across registers, from everyday speech to journalism and academic writing, wherever a comparison of frequency or occurrence is needed. It can describe natural phenomena, cultural trends, data samples, or events that are less common relative to another reference point. Although common within Polish, the term is not a specialized jargon word and remains readily understood by educated speakers.

See also: rzadka, rzadkość, rzadsze.