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common sense
–noun
| sound practical judgment that is independent of specialized knowledge, training, or the like; normal native intelligence. |
Origin:
1525–35; trans. of L sēnsus commūnis, itself trans. of Gk koin
aísthēsis
1525–35; trans. of L sēnsus commūnis, itself trans. of Gk koin
aísthēsisRelated forms:
common-sense, com⋅mon⋅sense, adjective
com⋅mon⋅sen⋅si⋅cal, com⋅mon⋅sen⋅si⋅ble, adjective
com⋅mon⋅sen⋅si⋅cal⋅ly, com⋅mon⋅sen⋅si⋅bly, adverb
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| common sense n. Sound judgment not based on specialized knowledge; native good judgment. [Translation of Latin sēnsus commūnis, common feelings of humanity.] |
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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Language Translation for : Common sense
Spanish:
sentido común,
German:
gesunder Menschenverstand,
Japanese:
常識
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.
The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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