commonality

noun

com·​mon·​al·​i·​ty ˌkä-mə-ˈna-lə-tē 

plural commonalities

1

: the common people

2

a

: possession of common features or attributes : commonness

b

: a common feature or attribute

Synonyms

• common denominator
• congruity
• correspondence
• parallel
• resemblance
• similarity
• similitude

Examples of commonality in a Sentence

The plans share important commonalities.

one commonality between the two very different women is their passion for charity work

Recent Examples on the Web

But still, there were plenty of commonalities linking the past and the present on the kids' list, too. —Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024

On top of that, the commonality of names and general writing illegibility makes deciphering locations particularly difficult. —Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024

Progressives have found commonality with anti-interventionist Republicans regarding the Department of Defense, and Trump occupies a unique position in the space. —Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024

When tragedy ultimately strikes, paralysis is the commonality between each character, and the outlook for intermarried social warfare is decidedly grim. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English communalite commonwealth, alteration of communalte

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1