Uncommonly: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncommonly

 

[ ʌnˈkɒmənli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

rarely used

In a way that is not common or usual; exceptionally.

Synonyms

exceptionally, rarely, unusually

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,391, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.