Commonality

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑməˈnæləti/

Definitions of commonality

noun the state of sharing features or attributes in common

Example Sentences

A1 One commonality between cats and dogs is that they both have four legs.

A2 A commonality among students is the desire to do well in school.

B1 There is a commonality in the way people greet each other in different cultures.

B2 One commonality among successful entrepreneurs is their ability to take risks.

C1 The commonality of language allows people from different countries to communicate effectively.

C2 Despite their differences, there is a commonality in the values shared by all members of the community.

adjective having shared features or attributes

Example Sentences

A1 There is a commonality in their taste for music.

A2 The students found commonality in their love for sports.

B1 There is a commonality in the way they approach problem-solving.

B2 The two cultures share a commonality in their traditional dances.

C1 The researchers discovered a commonality among the different theories.

C2 The commonality in their beliefs led to a strong bond between the two friends.

Examples of commonality in a Sentence

formal The researchers found a commonality among the participants in their study.

informal There was a commonality in taste among the group of friends.

slang They bonded over their commonality of being huge fans of the band.

figurative Despite their differences, they discovered a commonality that brought them together.

Grammatical Forms of commonality

past tense

commonalities

plural

commonalities

comparative

more common

superlative

most common

present tense

common

future tense

will have in common

perfect tense

have had in common

continuous tense

is having in common

singular

commonality

positive degree

common

infinitive

to have in common

gerund

commonalizing

participle

commoned

Origin and Evolution of commonality

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'commonality' originated from the Latin word 'communis', meaning 'common'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is common or shared among a group of people, the meaning of 'commonality' has evolved to also refer to the quality of being common or widespread in a particular context or field.