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What is another word for Commonplace? – 108 Commonplace Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ordinary usual routine everyday mundane normal familiar customary habitual traditional conventional unremarkable unexceptional standard typical expected predictable banal trite clichéd hackneyed overused stereotypical average mediocre middling so-so fair passable acceptable tolerable unobjectionable

    Meaning of Commonplace

    The primary meaning of "commonplace" is something that is ordinary or unremarkable.

    Definitions

    • Found or experienced often, and therefore not unusual or exciting
    • * Lacking interest or excitement, because it is very usual or ordinary

    Etymology of Commonplace

    The word "commonplace" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the Old French "lieu commun," meaning "general or shared place," which was a translation of the Latin "locus communis," referring to a shared topic or theme in rhetoric and oratory.

    Example Uses

    • It's become commonplace for people to use their smartphones to pay for goods and services.
    • * The idea that one should work hard to achieve success is a commonplace notion in many cultures.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    extraordinary unusual remarkable exceptional unique rare unusual uncommon strange peculiar odd quirky exotic outlandish bizarre freakish aberrant anomalous irregular unconventional unorthodox

    Related Nouns

    concept idea notion thought opinion belief theory principle doctrine dogma cliche stereotype convention tradition custom habit practice ritual routine

    Related Verbs

    occur happen exist prevail persist continue recur repeat reproduce replicate imitate mimic follow conform adhere comply

    Related Adjectives

    ordinary everyday routine usual normal familiar customary traditional conventional unremarkable unexceptional standard typical expected predictable banal trite hackneyed overused stereotypical