Mundanity

Pronunciation: /mʌnˈdænəti/

Definitions of mundanity

noun a noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. 'Mundanity' is a noun referring to the quality or state of being mundane or ordinary.

Example Sentences

A1 The mundanity of daily chores can be quite boring.

A2 She found solace in the mundanity of her routine.

B1 The protagonist of the novel struggles with the mundanity of suburban life.

B2 Despite the mundanity of his job, he found fulfillment in helping others.

C1 The artist sought to capture the beauty in mundanity through his paintings.

C2 The writer's ability to find depth in mundanity is what sets her work apart.

Examples of mundanity in a Sentence

formal The mundanity of daily tasks can sometimes feel overwhelming.

informal I'm so tired of the mundanity of my routine.

slang I can't stand the mundanity of this job, it's so boring.

figurative She longed for excitement and adventure, tired of the mundanity of her everyday life.

Grammatical Forms of mundanity

• plural: mundanities
• comparative: more mundane
• superlative: most mundane
• present tense: mundanes
• future tense: will be mundane
• perfect tense: has been mundane
• continuous tense: is being mundane
• singular: mundanity
• positive degree: mundane
• infinitive: to mundanize
• gerund: mundanizing
• participle: mundanized

Origin and Evolution of mundanity

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mundanity' is derived from the Latin word 'mundanus', meaning 'of this world' or 'earthly'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe things that are ordinary, commonplace, or banal, the word 'mundanity' has evolved to also connote a sense of dullness or lack of excitement in modern usage.