CEFR B2

commonness

noun

Meaning

The state of being widespread, familiar, or ordinary.

Examples

The commonness of the disease made it difficult to control.
He was surprised by the commonness of his ideas among the students.

Synonyms: ordinariness, familiarity, prevalence, ubiquity

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commonness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmən nəs/

Definition

The state of being widespread, familiar, or ordinary.

Examples

The commonness of the disease made it difficult to control.
He was surprised by the commonness of his ideas among the students.
The commonness of plastic has led to environmental concerns.

Synonyms of commonness

Words with a similar meaning to commonness:

ordinariness
familiarity
prevalence
ubiquity

Antonyms of commonness

Words with the opposite meaning to commonness:

rarity
uniqueness
exclusivity

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