uncommon
Translation
uncommon, rare, unusual
Examples
It is uncommon to see snow here.
It is uncommon to see snow here.
She has an uncommon talent for music.
She has an uncommon talent for music.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) uncommon to be rare or unusual It is uncommon to see that.
an uncommon ((noun)) a rare or unusual (noun) She has an uncommon name.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rare, unusual, infrequent; Antonyms: common, frequent, ordinary
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'common' (occurring often). Literally 'not common'.
Memory Tips
If something is 'UN-COMMON', you don't see it every day. It's rare or unusual.