UNCOMMON Copy link • UNCOMMONrarus (that is seldom met with; or that happens seldom): eximius (distinguished from the rest by peculiar advantages): egregius (excellent in comparison with others): singularis (unique, sing. in its kind): insignis (of distinguished excellence). An uncommon person, homo non publici saporis (above the ordinary calibre; sapor = natural tact, etc., in choosing what is right).