noun
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the fact of being common to more than one individual; commonness
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another word for commonalty
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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Even on the Middle East there was commonality.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
That commonality, and the seemingly insatiable demand for electrons from those power-hungry AI data centers, is creating some surprising opportunities for companies.
From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025
The phrase, of disputed origin, is used to suggest a commonality between people of all creeds and races, a suggestion that people are all the same under the skin.
From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025
The mediums, the artists and what is created remind us of our diversity, and also reflect our commonality, in all its glorious contradiction and complication.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 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
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