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What is a prefix for common?

There isn't one single perfect prefix for "common" that works in all contexts. It depends on the specific meaning you want to convey. Here are some options and their nuances:

General prefixes:

* Co-: implies shared or joint, like "co-common" could mean something shared by many (but not necessarily the most common thing).

* Pan-: implies universal or widespread, like "pan-common" could describe something that's common to everyone or everywhere.

* Ubi-: means "everywhere," suggesting something that is commonly found in all places, like "ubi-common".

More specific prefixes:

* Pre-: signifies something that comes before, so "pre-common" could describe something that was common before a change.

* Post-: signifies something that comes after, so "post-common" could describe something that became common after a specific event.

* Hyper-: implies excessive or beyond normal, so "hyper-common" could describe something that is extremely common.

Other options:

* Widely: a more descriptive term, suggesting something that is common to a large extent.

* Commonly: an adverb form, describing something that happens frequently.

Ultimately, the best prefix depends on the context of your sentence and the specific meaning you want to convey.

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