Where does “commonplace” come from?
Commonplace derives from Latin locus communis, a translation of Ancient Greek κοινὸς τόπος, literally meaning a shared or common topic for discussion.
commonplace (English): Ordinary; not having any remarkable...
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- Ordinary; not having any remarkable...
Ancestry of “commonplace”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | locus communis | a general or common topic, such as a statement of proverbial wisdom; a commonplace |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κοινὸς τόπος | commonplace a general or common topic in a literary passage, such as a statement of proverbial wisdom; a commonplace |