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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCommon Sense
/ˈkɒm.ən sɛns/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Sound practical judgment that is independent of specialized knowledge, training, or the like; normal native intelligence.
"Using common sense, she decided to take the safer route home." - 2
The ability to make sensible decisions based on everyday experiences.
"His common sense told him that it was not a good idea to invest all his savings in one venture."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'common sense' originates from the Latin 'sensus communis', which referred to a shared understanding or perception among people. It evolved through the Middle Ages, where it was associated with practical judgment and reasoning that is generally accepted by the majority.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Common Sense" is said worldwide
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Bon sens
Transliteration: bɔ̃ sɑ̃s
"Il a utilisé son bon sens pour résoudre le problème."
Gesunder Menschenverstand
Transliteration: ɡəˈzʊndɐ ˈmɛnʃənfɛʁˌʃtand
"Er hat seinen gesunden Menschenverstand benutzt, um die Situation zu beurteilen."
Buon senso
Transliteration: bwon ˈsɛnso
"Ha usato il buon senso per prendere una decisione."
Sentido común
Transliteration: senˈtido koˈmun
"Usó su sentido común para evitar problemas."
Senso comum
Transliteration: ˈsẽsu kũˈmũ
"Ele usou o senso comum para resolver a situação."
सामान्य ज्ञान
Transliteration: sāmānya jñān
"उसने सामान्य ज्ञान का उपयोग करके समस्या का समाधान किया।"
常识
Transliteration: chángshí
"他用常识来解决这个问题。"
상식
Transliteration: sangsik
"그는 상식을 사용하여 문제를 해결했다."
常識
Transliteration: jōshiki
"彼は常識を使って問題を解決した。"
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