Where does “common sense” come from?
common sense (English) comes from Ancient Greek κοινὴ αἴσθησις.
common sense (English): Ordinary sensible understanding; one's basic...
Definitions
- Ordinary sensible understanding; one's basic...
Ancestry of “common sense”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κοινὴ αἴσθησις | — |