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COMMONSENSE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does commonsense mean?
• COMMONSENSE (adjective)
The adjective COMMONSENSE has 1 sense:
1. exhibiting native good judgment
Familiarity information: COMMONSENSE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Exhibiting native good judgment
Synonyms:
commonsense; commonsensible; commonsensical
Context example:
unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated
Similar:
reasonable; sensible (showing reason or sound judgment)
Context examples
While Larson said there was no simple answer to the prevention of dementia, he highly recommended a commonsense, healthful lifestyle that may help delay the disease.
(Study: There's No Fail-safe Way to Prevent Dementia, VOA)
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