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mundane

mun·dane [ mun dáyn ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. ordinary: commonplace, not unusual, and often boring

2. of this world: relating to matters of this world

[15th century. Via French< late Latin mundanus< Latin mundus "world"]

mun·dane·ly adverb
mun·dane·ness noun
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