commonly

Everyday

1. Commonly means usually or often, by many people or in many places: "this mistake is commonly made". tree →
2. Commonly known as means usually called by this name: "Tyrannosaurus rex, commonly known as T. rex". tree →
3. Commonly can also mean unusually, to a greater degree than most people. tree →

In the lessons

In maths and science, "commonly" tells you something is usual but not always true: "the most commonly chosen colour" is the mode. In science, plants and animals are "commonly called" by everyday names instead of Latin ones. Phrases: commonly known as, commonly used, most commonly, commonly found.

Examples

• Robins are commonly seen in gardens. tree →
• This word is commonly misspelt. tree →
• Blue was the most commonly chosen colour in our survey. tree →
• Aspirin is commonly used for pain. tree →
• The plant is commonly known as a sunflower. tree →
• Colds are most commonly caught in winter. tree →
• Then, recollecting themselves, they scrambled to their feet, and looked more than commonly foolish. tree →

Note

Adjective: common. "Commonly" means usually, not always — don't treat it as "every time". In data handling, "the most commonly occurring value" = the mode.

In Jewish tradition

In maths and science, "commonly" tells you something is usual but not always true: "the most commonly chosen colour" is the mode. In science, plants and animals are "commonly called" by everyday names instead of Latin ones. Phrases: commonly known as, commonly used, most commonly, commonly found.

Examples

• The words are ADUN IChID AL, or " Adonai (as commonly written) the only EL" (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
• SPRIM, the plural mascuUne of SPR, commonly translated book or letter : the meaning here is plainly "forms of expression." (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
• Adun or Adon, or Adonai, ADNI, are commonly translated L(?yi; Eliun, OLIUN, is the more usual form of " the most high one." (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →

Note

Adjective: common. "Commonly" means usually, not always — don't treat it as "every time". In data handling, "the most commonly occurring value" = the mode.