mundane
/ˈmʌndeɪn/
mun · dane
ˈmʌn · deɪn
English Definition
adj. ordinary everyday routine
Significado en Español
mundano, ordinario
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tầm thường, phàm tục
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Example Sentence
He found his daily routine to be quite mundane.
他发现日常生活相当平凡。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
mund（secular, world, Latin）+ ane→ secular.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is a synonym for mundane.
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A
Exciting
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B
Ordinary
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C
Unique
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D
Strange
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B — Ordinary.
“mundane” means adj. ordinary everyday routine
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
After the exciting trip, her ______ daily chores felt especially dull.
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A
thrilling
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B
exotic
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C
mundane
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D
extraordinary
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C — mundane.
“mundane” means adj. ordinary everyday routine
Common questions about “mundane”
What does “mundane” mean?
mundane — adj. ordinary everyday routine. In Chinese: 世俗的，平凡的.
How do you pronounce “mundane”?
mundane is pronounced /ˈmʌndeɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mun · dane.
How do you use “mundane” in a sentence?
He found his daily routine to be quite mundane. (他发现日常生活相当平凡。)
What are synonyms for “mundane”?
ordinary, commonplace — all close in meaning to mundane (adj. ordinary everyday routine).
Is “mundane” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. mundane appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “mundane”?
mund（secular, world, Latin）+ ane→ secular.
