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com·mon·place

commonplace

 
pronunciation:
ka mn pleIs
part of speech: 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
definition 2: not new or original; dull.
His ideas are commonplace.
synonyms:
ordinary, stock
antonyms:
original
similar words:
familiar, stale, tired
derivation: commonplaceness (n.)