Meaning & use
uncommon
Not happening or seen often; rare or unusual.
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It is uncommon for this species of bird to migrate so far north.
She showed uncommon patience while training the new employees.
A note on using this word
Milder than 'rare'; 'uncommon' suggests infrequent rather than extremely scarce.
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