uncommon
Americanadjective
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not common; unusual; rare.
an uncommon word.
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unusual in amount or degree; above the ordinary.
an uncommon amount of mail.
- Synonyms:
- extraordinary
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exceptional; remarkable.
- Synonyms:
- outstanding
adjective
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outside or beyond normal experience, conditions, etc; unusual
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in excess of what is normal
an uncommon liking for honey
adverb
Other Word Forms
- uncommonness noun
Etymology
Origin of uncommon
Example Sentences
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"Salt substitute use remained uncommon over the last two decades including among people with high blood pressure," Wei said.
From Science Daily
Kid Rock told local outlet WKRN-TV on Monday that it is not uncommon for helicopters from the nearby Fort Campbell Army base to fly near his home.
From BBC
The research focused on two uncommon cell types found in the gut.
From Science Daily
Yet we discovered those side effects are described as "uncommon" in leaflets for one of the drugs, suggesting they only affect fewer than one in a hundred patients.
From BBC
It’s not uncommon that networks won’t pick up a pilot for a full-season order, even after the pilot has been completed.
From Salon
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