Cooljugator Logo Get an English Tutor

common

Need help with common or English? Practice with an English tutor for personalized feedback. Find a tutor →
Wanna learn by yourself instead? Study with our courses! Get a full English course →

English word common comes from Latin munus, Proto-Indo-European *ko-moin-i, and later Old French (842-ca. 1400) comun (Common.)

Practice these etymologies with an English tutor!

If you have questions about the etymology of common or English in general, you can practice and get feedback from a professional tutor.

munus (Latin)

A burden, duty, obligation. A gift. A service, favor. A service, office, employment. A spectacle, public show.

*ko-moin-i (Proto-Indo-European)

communis (Latin)

(grammar) having both qualities of a subdivided category, such as a verb with both an active and a passive meaning, or a syllable being either long or short.. (of manners) familiar, accessible, courteous. Common, ordinary, commonplace, universal. Democratic; representing the common sentiment. Of or for the community, public.

comun (Old French)

Common.

comun (Anglo-Norman)

comun (Middle English)

common (English)

(grammar) In some languages, particularly Germanic languages, of the gender originating from the coalescence of the masculine and feminine categories of nouns.. (grammar) Of or pertaining to common nouns as opposed to proper nouns.. (obsolete) Given to lewd habits; prostitute.. (obsolete) Profane; polluted.. Found in large numbers or in a large quantity.. Mutual; shared by more than one.. [...]

Further details about this page

LOCATION