[in sing.]the state of sharing features or attributes 具有共同特征;具有共性 a commonality of interest ensures cooperation. 共同的兴趣确保了合作。 [mass noun]the explanations show a high degree of commonality in their reasoning. 这些解释在论证方面显示了高度的共性。 ■[count noun]a shared feature or attribute 共同特征;共性
(the commonality). another term for commonalty 同 commonalty
语源
late Middle English (in sense 2): variant of commonalty. Sense 1 dates from the mid 16th cent., but was rarely used before the 1950s