commonality

noun

com·​mon·​al·​i·​ty ˌkä-mə-ˈna-lə-tē 

plural commonalities

1

: the common people

2

a

: possession of common features or attributes : commonness

b

: a common feature or attribute

Synonyms

• common denominator
• congruity
• correspondence
• parallel
• resemblance
• similarity
• similitude

Examples of commonality in a Sentence

The plans share important commonalities.

one commonality between the two very different women is their passion for charity work

Recent Examples on the Web

The commonalities between this gaming environment and today’s business landscape are striking. —Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Arkansas Country Blues and Stringband Festival celebrates commonalities A good example of the commonality between two distinct Southern music traditions is the humble quill. —Monica Hooper, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024

Assault, burglary with firearms, prostitution, and human trafficking are almost a commonality of this area. —Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024

Both leaders discussed their commonalities ahead of their meeting at Trump Tower. —Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English communalite commonwealth, alteration of communalte

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1