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 commonality in those images is that they were taken up close and personally. —Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 24 June 2025

This problem comes in various forms, but there’s often a connecting thread and a commonality to the challenges. —John Werner, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025

While speaking to the importance of these two father characters, Hill calls out a poignant commonality: Both shows portrayed Black fatherhood distinct from past depictions. —Devonne Goode, Parents, 13 June 2025

But despite their divergent spotlights, these projects share a commonality: They were created by the same co-writers and life partners, Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman. —Hal Rubenstein, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025

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