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commonly-placed

|com-mon-ly-placed|

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/ˈkɑːmənli pleɪst/

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/ˈkɒmənli pleɪst/

frequently situated

Etymology
Etymology Information

'commonly-placed' originates from the combination of 'common' and 'place,' where 'common' meant 'usual' and 'place' meant 'location.'

Historical Evolution

'Common' and 'place' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'commonly-placed' reflects a modern usage to describe frequent positioning.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'common' meant 'shared by all,' and 'place' meant 'a particular position.' Over time, 'commonly-placed' evolved to mean 'frequently situated.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

frequently or typically situated or located in a particular place.

The commonly-placed items in the store are easy to find.

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Last updated: 2025/03/17 22:13