commonness

noun

Definition of commonnessnext
1
as in prevalence
the fact or state of happening often tardiness of as much commonness as the rising of the sun

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2
as in lowness
the quality or state of lacking refinement or good taste the socialites were appalled by the newcomer's commonness

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  1. prevalence
  2. frequency
  3. rudeness
  4. vulgarity
Noun
  • His research aims to assess the prevalence, causes and policy impact of antiscience attitudes, and to devise strategic communication campaigns aimed at improving trust in science.
    Matt Motta, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2024
  • As a result of these concerns, AI could also increase the prevalence of synthetic data as a new market segment of digital identity.
    Jackie Shoback, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of prevalence
Noun
  • Optimizing loyalty with highly personalized offers can also allow retailers to increase frequency, basket size, and maximize long-term value.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Most routers now use dual-band technology, broadcasting at the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz frequencies.
    Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of frequency
Noun
  • For more info: Colonial Williamsburg Take a virtual tour COMMENTARY: Taking a kinder, gentler tone against the rudeness of politics Civility has been absent from much of this presidential campaign.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
  • But the rudeness in question didn't occur at that event.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of rudeness
Noun
  • Policy proposals aside, there's been name-calling, vulgarity, and plain old meanness.
    Jon LaPook, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Musk shared several anti-Harris advertisements, including one funded by Musk’s pro-Trump political action committee that refers to the Vice President using misogynistic vulgarities.
    Kali Hays, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of vulgarity
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