uncommon
adjective
- special, unusual
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkɒmən/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English common English uncommon From un- + common.
- Rare; not readily found; unusual.
“Bald eagles are an uncommon sighting in this state.”
“This is not an uncommon practice.”
- Remarkable; exceptional.
“The diamond was of uncommon size”
adv
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English common English uncommon From un- + common.
- Exceedingly, exceptionally.
“‘Is Suffolk your county, sir?’ asked William. ‘Yes,’ I said, with some importance. ‘Suffolk’s my county.’ ‘I’m told the dumplings is uncommon fine down there,’ said William.”
“'The Squire's pretty springe, considering his weight,' said Mr Macey, 'and he stamps uncommon well.'”