common-sense
common sense
noun
sound practical judgment that is independent of specialized knowledge, training, or the like; normal native intelligence.
Origin:
1525–35; translation of Latin sēnsus commūnis, itself translation of Greek koinḕ aísthēsis
1525–35; translation of Latin sēnsus commūnis, itself translation of Greek koinḕ aísthēsis
Related forms
com·mon-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 | |
| 1. | plain ordinary good judgment; sound practical sense |
| —adj | |
| 2. | inspired by or displaying sound practical sense |
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Common-sense
is always a great word to know.
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common sense
14c., originally the power of uniting mentally the impressions conveyed by the five physical senses, thus "ordinary understanding, without which one is foolish or insane" (L. sensus communis, Gk. koine aisthesis); meaning "good sense" is from 1726. Also, as an adj., commonsense.
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Common Sense definition
(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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