uncommon — Not occurring frequently; rare or unusual in nature or occurrence. Different from what is typical or expected.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not occurring frequently; rare or unusual in nature or occurrence. Different from what is typical or expected.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈkɑmən/
Korean meaning: 흔하지 않은, 드문
Korean pronunciation: 언-카-먼 (강세: 카)
Example Sentences
- My cat doing homework is quite uncommon, but he got an A+!
- It's uncommon for teenagers to wake up early on weekends.
- Finding a parking spot downtown is becoming increasingly uncommon.
uncommon
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈkɑmən//
Not occurring frequently; rare or unusual in nature or occurrence. Different from what is typical or expected.
Not occurring frequently; rare or unusual in nature or occurrence. Different from what is typical or expected.
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When you find something uncommon, summon your courage and come on!
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Origin
Formed in the 14th century by combining the prefix 'un-' with 'common', which comes from Latin 'communis' meaning 'shared by all' or 'general'.
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“My cat doing homework is quite uncommon, but he got an A+!”
“It's uncommon for teenagers to wake up early on weekends.”
“Finding a parking spot downtown is becoming increasingly uncommon.”
“His uncommon honesty in politics made him famous overnight.”
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