Adjectives of Abstract Attributes - Adjectives of Commonness

These adjectives describe the widespread, prevalent, or ordinary nature of something, conveying attributes like "ordinary", "prevalent", "ubiquitous", etc.

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typical [adjective]

having or showing the usual qualities of a particular group of people or things

Ex: The architecture in this neighborhood is typical of Victorian-era homes .

usual [adjective]

conforming to what is generally anticipated or considered typical

Ex: They followed the usual protocol during the meeting .

standardized [adjective]

made consistent or uniform according to a set standard or rule

Ex: The standardized format of the report allows for easy comparison of data across different departments .

stereotypical [adjective]

conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea or image of a particular group or thing

Ex: The advertisement perpetuated stereotypical gender roles , showing women as homemakers and men as breadwinners .

rife [adjective]

widespread and often associated with something harmful or undesirable

Ex: Misinformation was rife throughout the community .

common [adjective]

regular and without any exceptional features

Ex: The restaurant offered common dishes like pasta and salad .

standard [adjective]

commonly recognized, done, used, etc.

Ex: The company 's standard warranty covers repairs for up to one year after purchase .

routine [adjective]

occurring or done as a usual part of a process or job

Ex: Completing paperwork is a routine part of the hiring process for new employees .

predictable [adjective]

easily anticipated or expected to happen based on past experiences or knowledge

Ex: The company 's earnings were predictable , as they followed a steady growth pattern over the years .

prevalent [adjective]

widespread or commonly occurring at a particular time or in a particular place

Ex: Gender inequality remains prevalent in many workplaces despite efforts to promote diversity .

mainstream [adjective]

widely accepted or popular among the general public

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ubiquitous [adjective]

seeming to exist or appear everywhere

Ex: Email communication has become ubiquitous in the workplace , replacing traditional written memos .

commonplace [adjective]

lacking distinctive features or uniqueness

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customary [adjective]

commonly practiced or accepted as a usual way of doing things

Ex: It is customary for the bride to wear a white dress at weddings in Western cultures .

unmarked [adjective]

lacking visible signs or distinctive features

Ex: The unmarked police car patrolled the streets , keeping a low profile .

characteristic [adjective]

serving to identify or distinguish something or someone

Ex: The bird 's characteristic song could be heard every morning at dawn .

viral [adjective]

(of a video, picture, piece of news, etc.) shared quickly on social media among a lot of Internet users

Ex: The viral photo of the sunset over the city skyline was shared by countless Instagram users .

quintessential [adjective]

representing the most typical or perfect example of something

Ex: The little black dress is often considered the quintessential wardrobe staple for any woman .

widespread [adjective]

existing or spreading among many people, groups, or communities through communication, influence, or awareness

Ex: The artist ’s work gained widespread recognition after being featured in an international exhibition .

pervasive [adjective]

spreading widely or throughout a particular area or group

Ex: The pervasive use of plastic has led to environmental concerns about pollution and waste .

Adjectives of Abstract Attributes
Adjectives of Difficulty and Ambiguity	Adjectives of Complexity	Adjectives of Simplicity	Adjectives of Rationality
Adjectives of Irrationality	Adjectives of Reality	Adjectives of Originality	Adjectives of Correctness
Adjectives of Regularity	Adjectives of Irregularity	Adjectives of Uniqueness	Adjectives of Commonness
Adjectives of Specificity	Adjectives of Likeliness	Adjectives of Certainty