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

This commonality of feeling both creates a bond between two people and reaffirms their felt experience as legitimate. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 3 Nov. 2026

And you’d be surprised how people who think very differently can still find a point of commonality and can build trust. — Mark Guiducci, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026

Recognizing everyone’s unique identities while highlighting their commonalities is the ethos of the annual series of events; and Billboard’s makeup partner, Maybelline New York, put an even bolder spotlight on self-expression. — Meghan Mahar, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026

Republicans in rural areas staunchly opposed vouchers, and Hinojosa saw a point of commonality. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 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