uncommon
Americanadjective
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not common; unusual; rare.
an uncommon word.
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unusual in amount or degree; above the ordinary.
an uncommon amount of mail.
- Synonyms:
- extraordinary
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exceptional; remarkable.
- Synonyms:
- outstanding
adjective
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outside or beyond normal experience, conditions, etc; unusual
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in excess of what is normal
an uncommon liking for honey
adverb
Other Word Forms
- uncommonness noun
Etymology
Origin of uncommon
Example Sentences
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His work drew a large female readership, typically uncommon for comic-book writers.
From Los Angeles Times
Coyotes, the wolf-like creatures that are native to North America, are not uncommon in the San Francisco Bay.
From BBC
Researchers say survival over such a long period is extremely uncommon for people with metastatic breast cancer, which is why the case drew renewed scientific attention.
From Science Daily
Getting consistent financial help from parents well into adulthood, as Gorman does, is not uncommon — something that may reflect the worsening cost-of-living crisis shouldered by many middle-class families.
From MarketWatch
It is not uncommon for an advance to be treated as a loan, accrue interest, and, most importantly, be offset against a future inheritance.
From MarketWatch
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