Uncommon: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncommon

[ ʌnˈkɒmən ]

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rarely used

Not frequently encountered; unusual or rare.

Synonyms

infrequent, rare, scarce, unusual

Examples of usage

It is quite uncommon to see such a unique bird in this area.
His choice of clothing was rather uncommon for a formal event.

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not commonly known

Not widely known or familiar.

Synonyms

esoteric, obscure, unfamiliar, unknown

Examples of usage

The author's work remains largely uncommon in literary circles.
This type of cuisine is quite uncommon in this region.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncommon" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incomum

🇮🇳 असामान्य

🇩🇪 ungewöhnlich

🇮🇩 tidak umum

🇺🇦 незвичний

🇵🇱 niezwykły

🇯🇵 珍しい

🇫🇷 inhabituel

🇪🇸 poco común

🇹🇷 alışılmadık

🇰🇷 드문

🇸🇦 غير شائع

🇨🇿 neobvyklý

🇸🇰 nezvyčajný

🇨🇳 不常见

🇸🇮 neobičajen

🇮🇸 óvenjulegur

🇰🇿 сирек

🇬🇪 უჩვეულო

🇦🇿 nadir

🇲🇽 poco común

Word origin

The word 'uncommon' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'common', which comes from the Latin 'communis' meaning 'shared by all or many'. The concept of 'uncommon' has been used to describe things that deviate from the usual or ordinary, making them stand out in some way. Over time, 'uncommon' has evolved to encompass both the idea of rarity and unfamiliarity.