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com·mon·place
 commonplace
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- pronunciation:
- ka
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 n
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
ordinary; not special.
It is becoming commonplace to see a computer in someone's home.- synonyms:
- common, ordinary, usual
- antonyms:
- exotic, marvelous, phenomenal, rare, unusual
- similar words:
- everyday, practical, simple
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| definition 2: |
not new or original; dull.
His ideas are commonplace.- synonyms:
- ordinary, stock
- antonyms:
- original
- similar words:
- familiar, stale, tired
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| related words: |
accustomed, common, homely, mere, ordinary, plain, standard, stock, typical |
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| derivation: |
commonplaceness (n.) |
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