commonplace
co
ˈkɑ
kaa
mmon
mən
mēn
place
ˌpleɪs
pleis
/kˈɒmənplˌe‍ɪs/

Definition & Meaning of "commonplace"in English

Commonplace
01

a statement or belief that is widely known or repeated

Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
commonplaces
Examples
It 's a commonplace that life is full of ups and downs.
02

an occurrence or item that is so widespread it is no longer considered unusual

Examples
Public Wi-Fi has become a commonplace in cafes and libraries.
commonplace
01

not challenging; dull and lacking excitement

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most commonplace
Comparative
more commonplace
gradable
02

lacking distinctive features or uniqueness

Examples
The street vendor sold commonplace items such as bottled water and snacks.
03

overfamiliar and lacking originality due to excessive use

Examples
His speech was filled with commonplace expressions that failed to inspire.
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