Uncommonly: meaning, definitions and examples
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uncommonly
[ ʌnˈkɒmənli ]
rarely used
In a way that is not common or usual; exceptionally.
Synonyms
exceptionally, rarely, unusually.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| uncommonly |
This word, like 'unusually', is used to describe something that is not common or typical. It can refer to frequency or to the nature of something.
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| exceptionally |
This word is used when talking about something that stands out in a very positive way. It can refer to skills, qualities, or events that are much better than usual.
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| unusually |
This word is often used to describe something that is out of the ordinary, either in frequency or in nature. It is moderately formal but can be used in various contexts.
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| rarely |
This word describes something that doesn't happen often. It is neutral in tone and commonly used in everyday conversations.
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Examples of usage
- He was uncommonly tall for his age.
- She spoke uncommonly quickly during the interview.
Translations
Translations of the word "uncommonly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incomumente
🇮🇳 असामान्य रूप से
🇩🇪 ungewöhnlich
🇮🇩 tidak biasa
🇺🇦 незвично
🇵🇱 niezwykle
🇯🇵 珍しく
🇫🇷 incommument
🇪🇸 inusualmente
🇹🇷 alışılmadık şekilde
🇰🇷 드물게
🇸🇦 على نحو غير معتاد
🇨🇿 neobvykle
🇸🇰 nezvyčajne
🇨🇳 不常见地
🇸🇮 neobičajno
🇮🇸 óvenjulega
🇰🇿 беймәлім
🇬🇪 უჩვეულოდ
🇦🇿 nadir hallarda
🇲🇽 inusualmente
Etymology
The word 'uncommonly' is derived from the adjective 'uncommon' which dates back to the late 16th century. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'uncommonly'. The word has been used in English literature to emphasize the rarity or uniqueness of a situation or characteristic. Over time, 'uncommonly' has become a versatile adverb used to describe things that deviate from the norm or are exceptional in some way.
See also: common, commonality, commoner, commoners, commonization, commonize, commonly, commonness, commonplace, commonwealth, uncommon.