common sense

noun
1.
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
Related forms
common-sense, commonsense, adjective
commonsensical, commonsensible, adjective
commonsensically, commonsensibly, adverb
British Dictionary definitions for common sense

common sense

noun
1.
plain ordinary good judgment; sound practical sense
adjective
2.
inspired by or displaying sound practical sense
Word Origin and History for common sense
n.

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" (Latin sensus communis, Greek koine aisthesis); meaning "good sense" is from 1726. Also, as an adjective, commonsense.

common sense in Culture

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.