commonsense
UK/,kɔmәn'sens/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
adj.
Showing or based on sound practical judgment; sensible
有常识的；明智的；合乎情理的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcommon + sense = 'judgment shared by all.' As one word, 'commonsense' is the attributive adjective (a commonsense approach); the two-word noun 'common sense' is the everyday faculty of sound judgment.
Example Sentences
- 1.
They took a commonsense approach to cutting costs.
- 2.
It's just a commonsense rule: look before you cross.