English Explanatory Dictionary

uncommon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Rare; not readily found; unusual.
  2. Remarkable; exceptional.
adv
  1. Exceedingly, exceptionally.

Pronunciation

/ʌnˈkɒmən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-uncommon.wav

Word forms

uncommon more uncommon uncommoner most uncommon uncommonest

Etymology

From un- + common.

Synonyms

infrequent raresome scarce

Related words

uncommonly uncommonness
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