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common noun

/ˈkɒm.ən naʊn/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.60 in modern English

Syllables
com-mon -noun
IPA
/ˈkɒm.ən naʊn/
16
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A noun that denotes any member, or all members, of a class; an ordinary noun; contrasted with a proper noun, which refers to a single named entity, such as Socrates or Tokyo.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

common nouns (plural)

Phrases

abstract noun collective noun concrete noun

Frequently Paired Words

abstract noun appellativization collective noun concrete noun proprialization proper noun

Synonyms

appellative appellative noun nomen appellativum common substantive noun

Questions

How do you pronounce common noun?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɒm.ən naʊn/.
What does common noun mean?
A noun that denotes any member, or all members, of a class; an ordinary noun; contrasted with a proper noun, which refers to a single named entity, such as Socrates or Tokyo.

How to pronounce common noun

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