commonly-stated
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/ˈkɑːmənli ˈsteɪtɪd/
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/ˈkɒmənli ˈsteɪtɪd/
frequently expressed
Etymology
'commonly-stated' is a compound formed from 'commonly' and 'stated.' 'Commonly' comes from 'common' with the adverbial suffix '-ly,' and 'stated' is the past participle of 'state,' meaning 'to express in words.'
'Commonly' comes from Middle English 'comunli,' and 'stated' comes from Middle English 'stat,' the past participle of 'staten.' The phrase 'commonly-stated' is a modern English compound.
Initially, it meant 'something that is stated often,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
frequently or generally expressed or mentioned; often said or reported.
It is a commonly-stated belief that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
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Last updated: 2025/07/29 17:08