commonsensical

adjective

Definition of commonsensicalnext
as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information the only commonsensical solution would be to divide the children into groups according to age

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonsensical
  1. logical
  2. reasonable
  3. rational
  4. sensible
  5. valid
  6. good
Adjective
  • Lots of people know how the beginning of the AI revolution led to replacing the idea of a CPU with a GPU: a more sophisticated and specialized type of logical processor that lent itself to machine learning and related work.
    John Werner, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • And after a quarter century in the National Guard, teaching, and coaching, why shouldn't the next logical step be Congress?
    Keenan Robbins, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of logical
Adjective
  • So, the authors should consider plug-in hybrids as a reasonable interim step, while chargers move consumers to adapt to all-electric vehicles when more charging alternatives are available.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Its edges are quickly becoming dense suburban communities filled with residents seeking affordable housing and a reasonable commute to work in the state's largest cities.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • But the curve also has a second family of rational points.
    Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
  • It can also be made more orderly, rational, and humane.
    Eladio B. Bobadilla / Made by History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of rational
Adjective
  • Style it with sheer black tights and knee-high boots for the office, or pair it with a jean jacket and sensible sneakers for a busy weekend of fall activities.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The decision to bench Richardson is somewhat sensible in the short term.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of sensible
Adjective
  • This means someone with valid credentials and who has received higher education in exercise science.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Guests need to show a valid military ID or proof of service.
    Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of valid
Adjective
  • Washington has been very close — but not good enough — against the best competition on its schedule.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • They are gone, presumably for good, a full 21 months before the end of Lo’s two-year lease.
    Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of good
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“Commonsensical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonsensical. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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