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Definition of commonality noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

commonality

noun
 
/ˌkɒmənˈæləti/
 
/ˌkɑːmənˈæləti/
(plural commonalities)
(formal)
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  1. [uncountable, singular] the state of sharing features
    • There is a high degree of commonality between the different computer science courses on offer.
    • The group is working with other organizations that share a commonality of approach and purpose.
  2. [countable] a shared feature
    • We need to understand the differences between us and the commonalities that we share.
  3. Word OriginMid 16th century, but rarely used before the 1950s.
previously
adverb
 
 
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