Common Sense Definition

noun
Ordinary good sense or sound practical judgment.
Webster's New World
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adjective
Common sense (in attributive use)
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Origin of Common Sense

  • After Latin sensus communis, Ancient Greek κοινὴ αἴσθησις (koinē aisthēsis).

    From Wiktionary

  • Translation of Latin sēnsus commūnis common feelings of humanity

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Common Sense Sentence Examples

  • When the common sense fairy smacks you upside the head, you know where to find me.

  • This is a good, common-sense safety move that applies to any apartment search.

  • I considered telling her the tipster was ill and out of service for a few days but common sense dictated that doing so might encourage someone to commit a crime in the tipster's absence.

  • Despite the sobering statistics on identity theft, there are many common-sense ways to prevent identity theft.

  • Remember, however, to always use common sense.

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Words Starting With

CCOCOM

Words Ending With

ESENSE

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Words Starting With C and Ending With E

Starts With C & Ends With EStarts With CO & Ends With EStarts With C & Ends With SE

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12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With C12 Letter Words Ending With E