plural commonalities
formal
1
: the fact of sharing features or qualities
commonality of origin
2
: a shared feature or quality
commonalities among the various religions [=features or qualities that the religions have in common]
The plans share important commonalities.
We have/share a commonality of purpose. [=our purpose is the same]
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“Commonality.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/commonality. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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