commonplace

/ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs//ˈkɑmənˌpleɪs/

noun

  1. 1

    A platitude or cliché.

  2. 2

    Something that is ordinary; something commonly done or occurring.

  3. 3

    A memorandum; something to be frequently consulted or referred to.

  4. 4

    A commonplace book.

verb

  1. 1

    To make a commonplace book.

  2. 2

    To enter in a commonplace book, or to reduce to general heads.

  3. 3

    To utter commonplaces; to indulge in platitudes.

adjective

  1. 1

    Ordinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.

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