commonality
noun/ˌkɒmənˈæləti/
/ˌkɑːmənˈæləti/
(plural commonalities)
(formal)- [uncountable, singular] the state of sharing features
- There is a high degree of commonality between the different computer science courses on offer.
- The group is working with other organizations that share a commonality of approach and purpose.
- [countable] a shared feature
- We need to understand the differences between us and the commonalities that we share.
Word OriginMid 16th century, but rarely used before the 1950s.
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