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forma comum

[ˈfɔɾ.mɐ ˈko.mũ]
nounfemininepl: formas comuns
common form
1. A standard or typical way in which something appears or is structured; the usual or ordinary form of something
The most common form of payment is by credit card.
A forma comum de pagamento é pelo cartão de crédito.
2. In linguistics, the base or standard version of a word used across different contexts
The common form of the verb is used in everyday speech.
A forma comum do verbo é usada na fala cotidiana.
3. In biology or taxonomy, a widely distributed or prevalent variant of a species
This butterfly species has a common form found throughout the region.
Esta espécie de borboleta tem uma forma comum encontrada em toda a região.
Synonyms
forma padrãoforma típicaforma ordináriaforma regular
Antonyms
forma raraforma atípicaforma incomumforma excepcional

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma comum
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
forma comum
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

de forma comum - in a common way
forma comum de expressão - common form of expression
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