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 of commonality

• similarity
• resemblance

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 states fighting prediction markets have no particular commonality and are as politically diverse as deep blue Massachusetts, red-leaning Ohio and bright purple Nevada. —Austin Mullen, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026

The president's son advising may be a commonality, but Mansour is quick to argue that Polymarket is the law-breaking, shady foreign exchange, with Kalshi's X account often attacking those who get confused. —Bobby Allyn, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026

The game’s objective is to group words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible. —Mark Cooper, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026

There’s a rich commonality between him and Venus that could be explored here—who’s manipulating Rika more? —Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English communalite commonwealth, alteration of communalte

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for commonality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality
• illegality