common sense
noun
sound practical judgment that is independent of specialized knowledge, training, or the like; normal native intelligence.
Origin of common sense
1525–35; translation of Latin
sēnsus commūnis, itself translation of Greek
koinḕ aísthēsis
OTHER WORDS FROM common sense
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, adverbWords nearby common sense
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British Dictionary definitions for commonsense
common sense
noun
plain ordinary good judgment; sound practical sense
adjective common-sense, common-sensical
inspired by or displaying sound practical sense
Cultural definitions for commonsense
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.