Common sense?
Common sense based on a strict construction of the term, consists of what people in common would agree on that which they “sense” as their common natural understanding. Some people (such as the authors of Merriam-Webster Online) use the phrase to refer to beliefs or propositions that — in their opinion — most people would consider prudent and of sound judgment, without reliance on esoteric knowledge or study or research, but based upon what they see as knowledge held by people “in common”. Thus “common sense” (in this view) equates to the knowledge and experience which most people already have, or which the person using the term believes that they do or should have. However this is not the common dictionary definition. The most common meaning to the phrase is good sense and sound judgement in practical matters. It has nothing to do with what other people may think or feel.
Definition: sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts
Hmmm…just my very interesting word of the day. I am just trying to understand this word since it seems that it is so random in my vocabulary according to Webster’s Online Dictionary. I guess it would depend on in what “act” I am performing?
When it comes to protecting my family and making medical decisions boy common sense kicks in and I am on the mark and hit the bulls eye! Money making decisions boom, on the mark as well. When it comes to random things like, tractors, chains, walking the line, stairs, horses and what not. I think a line is cross and recklessness comes into my vocabulary way to fast…not on purpose though, just very adventurous, edgy, spitfire-like, spicy, fly by the seat of my pants girl. I will let you look up the definitions to those adjectives!
As my husband Tim says, life is never boring with me around, I must agree…I keep it lively, ah, another adjective!
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