Definition

The state or quality of being ordinary or usual, not special or unique.

Example

The commonplaceness of the scenery made the journey feel less exciting.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the commonplaceness of our daily routines?

Yeah, sometimes it feels like we're just going through the motions.

Exactly! I think breaking out of that commonplaceness can really spark creativity.

For sure! A little change can make life feel so much more exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Commonplaceness → It is formed from "common" (from Old French *comun*, meaning shared by all) and "place" (from Latin *locus*, meaning location or position) combined with the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "commonplaceness" refers to the state of being ordinary or unremarkable, shared by many.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'shared by all' ('common') in a certain 'location' ('place') — that's why commonplaceness means the quality of being ordinary.

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