commonality
noun
Simple meaning
The joint possession of a set of attributes or characteristics.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kɑməˈnæləti
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Definition
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noun
The joint possession of a set of attributes or characteristics.
Such a shared attribute or characteristic
telecommunications
A quality that applies to materiel or systems: (a) possessing like and interchangeable parts or characteristics enabling each to be utilized, or operated and maintained in common; (b) having interchangeable repair parts and/or components; (c) applying to consumable items interchangeably equivalent without adjustment.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Formality
- Technical
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This meaning: The joint possession of a set of attributes or characteristics.
Used this way, commonality is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- commonalty , rarer, so it draws attention
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Synonyms
Sense: joint possession of a set of attributes
Antonyms
Sense: joint possession of a set of attributes
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