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common sense

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noun

sound practical judgment that is independent of specialized knowledge, training, or the like; normal native intelligence.

RELATED WORDS

balanced, judicious, levelheaded, practical, prudent, rational, reasonable, sage, sapient, sound, wise, commonsense

Nearby words

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Origin of common sense

1525–35; translation of Latin sēnsus commūnis, itself translation of Greek koinḕ aísthēsis
Related formscom·mon-sense, com·mon·sense, adjectivecom·mon·sen·si·cal, com·mon·sen·si·ble, adjectivecom·mon·sen·si·cal·ly, com·mon·sen·si·bly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for commonsensical

common sense

noun

plain ordinary good judgment; sound practical sense

adjective common-sense, common-sensical

inspired by or displaying sound practical sense
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Culture definitions for commonsensical

Common Sense

(1776) A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that called for the United States to declare independence from Britain immediately. Written in a brisk and pungent style, Common Sense had a tremendous impact and helped to persuade many Americans that they could successfully wage a war for their independence.

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