English · Adjectives
most common
/məʊst ˈkɒmən/
[/məʊst ˈkɒmən/]
superlative of common
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'common', made with 'most' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
It is the most common mistake students make.
It is the most common mistake students make.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'most' plus 'common' rather than by adding '-est'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'most' with 'the' instead of the '-est' ending.