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Definition of uncommon

uncommon

/ʌnˈkɑːmən/
un · com · mon
Adverb:uncommonly
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uncommon Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Out of the ordinary; not occurring, found, or experienced often.

Example

"Snowfall is relatively uncommon in the coastal regions of the state during early autumn."

2

Remarkably great or above the ordinary in degree, quality, or merit.

Example

"The young pianist performed the challenging concerto with uncommon grace and precision."

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• Nearby Words

uncommented
uncommercial
uncommitted
uncommon
uncommonly
uncommonness
uncommunicable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English from the prefix un- ('not') and the adjective common, which derives via Old French from Latin communis ('shared by all or many').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uncommon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uncommon
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