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commonplace

com·mon·place [ kómmən plàyss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. everyday: encountered or happening often

2. dull: uninteresting as a result of being unoriginal



noun  (plural com·mon·places)
Definition:
 
1. dull remark: an unoriginal remark

2. something ordinary: something that occurs or is encountered often

[Mid-16th century. Ultimately translation of Greek koinos topos "general theme"]

com·mon·place·ness noun
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