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commonness

 

[ ˈkɒmənnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

frequency

The state or quality of being common; the fact of occurring or appearing frequently.

Synonyms

frequency, prevalence, regularity, ubiquity.

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Word Description / Examples
commonness

Use when describing how usual or ordinary something is.

  • The commonness of smartphones has changed how people communicate.
  • She was surprised by the commonness of that opinion.
frequency

Suitable for describing how often something occurs within a particular period.

  • The frequency of his visits increased after the holidays.
  • Check the frequency of updates to stay informed.
prevalence

Best used when talking about how widespread or dominant something is in a certain area or among a group of people.

  • The prevalence of diabetes has increased in recent years.
  • He researched the prevalence of smartphone usage among teenagers.
ubiquity

Appropriate when describing something that seems to be present everywhere or very common in many places.

  • The ubiquity of Wi-Fi has made it easier to stay connected.
  • Social media's ubiquity affects how we perceive the world.
regularity

Refers to the consistent repetition or occurrence of something at fixed intervals.

  • The regularity of his training helped him improve quickly.
  • Regularity in eating habits is essential for good health.

Examples of usage

  • Despite its commonness, the beauty of the sunset never fails to amaze me.
  • The commonness of this type of bird in the area makes it easy to spot in the wild.
  • The commonness of this virus in the population has led to widespread vaccination campaigns.
  • Her success can be attributed to the commonness of her approach, making it relatable to a wide audience.
  • The commonness of this issue in society highlights the need for urgent action.
  • The commonness of their language made communication effortless.
  • The commonness of this plant in the region indicates its adaptability to the local climate.
  • The commonness of this tradition has helped preserve cultural heritage over generations.

Translations

Translations of the word "commonness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frequência

🇮🇳 सामान्यता

🇩🇪 Häufigkeit

🇮🇩 kebiasaan

🇺🇦 поширеність

🇵🇱 powszechność

🇯🇵 一般性 (ippan-sei)

🇫🇷 fréquence

🇪🇸 frecuencia

🇹🇷 sıklık

🇰🇷 일반성 (ilbanseong)

🇸🇦 شيوع (shuyūʿ)

🇨🇿 častost

🇸🇰 častosť

🇨🇳 普遍性 (pǔbiànxìng)

🇸🇮 pogostost

🇮🇸 algengi

🇰🇿 жиілігі

🇬🇪 სიხშირე (sixšire)

🇦🇿 tez-tezlik

🇲🇽 frecuencia

Etymology

The word 'commonness' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'comun', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'communis' meaning 'common, general'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in English, retaining its essence of denoting something that is widespread or frequently occurring.

See also: common, commonality, commoner, commoners, commonization, commonize, commonly, commonplace, commonwealth, uncommon, uncommonly.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,630 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.