Commonness: English Vocabulary List

lacking distinctive features or uniqueness

"This is a commonplace event."

"The use of smartphones has become so commonplace that even young children know how to swipe tap and navigate through apps without any instruction from adults."

occurring or done as a usual part of a process or job

"This is a routine task."

"The routine maintenance of the machinery ensured it operated efficiently and prevented unexpected breakdowns."

having or showing the usual qualities of a particular group of people or things

"That is typical behavior."

"The typical response to such a challenging question involved a lot of thought and careful consideration."

commonly done, seen, or used

"We ate traditional food."

"The traditional methods of storytelling have been passed down through generations using oral histories and cultural narratives."

easily understood without ambiguity or complexity

"His answer was plain."

"The author's writing style was remarkably plain, making the complex subject matter accessible to all readers."