Uncommonness: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncommonness

 

[ หŒษ™nหˆkษ’mnษ™snษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

rarity

The state or quality of being unusual, rare, or not commonly found.

Synonyms

infrequency, rarity, scarcity.

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Word Description / Examples
uncommonness

This is used to describe something that is not often encountered, suggesting it is out of the ordinary but not inherently negative.

  • The uncommonness of the species made it a fascinating topic for biologists
rarity

Rarity often has a positive connotation, suggesting that something is valuable or special because it is hard to find.

  • The rarity of the antique vase made it a highly sought-after item at the auction
infrequency

This term is often used in a more formal or scientific context to describe the low frequency of an occurrence. It emphasizes the statistical aspect of something happening rarely.

  • The infrequency of the events made it difficult to gather sufficient data for the study
scarcity

This term is used to describe a shortage or insufficiency of resources, typically with a negative connotation. It emphasizes the need or demand for something that is lacking.

  • The scarcity of clean water in the region has become a serious public health issue

Examples of usage

  • The uncommonness of the bird species made it a subject of interest for researchers.
  • The uncommonness of her talent was evident to all who saw her perform.
Context #2 | Noun

distinctiveness

The quality of standing out from the ordinary or usual.

Synonyms

distinctiveness, individuality, uniqueness.

Examples of usage

  • Her dress was a true reflection of the uncommonness of her style.
  • The uncommonness of his approach to problem-solving set him apart from his colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncommonness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น incomum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเคพเคฎเคพเคจเฅเคฏเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Seltenheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelangkaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทะฒะธั‡ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzadkoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ใ—ใ• (mezurashisa)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท raretรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rareza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nadirlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๊ท€ํ•จ (huigwiham)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฏุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzรกcnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzรกcnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฝ•่ง (hวŽnjiร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ redkost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sjaldgรฆfi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธั€ะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒ—แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nadirlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rareza

Etymology

The word 'uncommonness' originated from the combination of 'uncommon' and the suffix '-ness', which is used to form abstract nouns indicating a state or condition. The term has been in use since the 16th century to describe the state of being uncommon or rare. Over time, it has become a popular word to express the idea of uniqueness or distinctiveness.