noun
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the fact of being common to more than one individual; commonness
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another word for commonalty
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Etymology
Origin of commonality
1350–1400; Middle English; partial Latinization of commonalty, on basis of presumed Latin *commūnālitās ( see -ity)
Vocabulary lists containing commonality
Example Sentences
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He should know about eroding the foundations of commonality.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2026
"With aging, problems mysteriously emerge at many levels -- at the mechanistic, cellular, and organ level -- but one commonality is that all those processes are mediated by proteins," Frydman said.
From Science Daily ● May 29, 2026
Even on the Middle East there was commonality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
The commonality between the 2021 and 2025 Breeders’ Cup days was that both were run at Del Mar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2025
Walls, roofs, domes, and arches could rise far higher, but by establishing this one point of commonality the architects ensured a fundamental harmony among the fair’s most imposing structures.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
With nearly 200 cases reported in their county alone, the Washtenaw County Health Department in southeastern Michigan is trying to find any commonalities among patients, said Susan Ringler-Cerniglia, spokeswoman for the county health department.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Although the women of “The Pitt” would never compare acting to saving lives, Briones believes that the experiences of women — especially from marginalized communities — share commonalities across many male-dominated industries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Those commonalities help ensure there’s agreement between the two and Ellison, Magouyrk said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025
For these friends — in a lot of cases, "warm acquaintances" is a better fit — the list of commonalities might end there.
From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2025
The approach is to step back and ask questions to find commonalities in both cultures from which to work.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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