Alternative explanations involve dimensions like the easiness and commonness of the tasks. Preston also wrote three major papers on the mathematical characteristics of ecological rarity and commonness. In addition, Carey acknowledges that, commonness, communion, and community, naturally correspond with the ritual view. Originally it was a generic term to denote a state or a commonness. Anvils have since lost their former commonness, along with the smiths who used them. The commonness among different people with different egos allows people to identify with one another. The commonness of William White's name has made genealogical research on him difficult.