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
  • That would seem logical, but hardly efficient and realistic.
    Erik Sherman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The logical conclusion, then, is that this character once presented as a man – a Black Belt – and now presents as a woman.
    Oliver Brandt, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of logical
Adjective
  • With a reasonable 160kW DC charging speed, the Grandland can replenish from 0 to 80% in 26 minutes, which will make longer-distance driving possible.
    James Morris, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Flowers, food and other consumable items (within reasonable quantities) are acceptable, as are copies of books presented by the author, provided the subject matter is not controversial.
    Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • Those feelings can flood your brain, overtake some of your rational decision-making ability, and lead you to shy away from asking difficult or direct questions.
    Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin, Contributor, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Striking this balance between rational responsibility and intrepid innovation will ensure trust and fairness while fostering breakthroughs that define market leaders.
    Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of rational
Adjective
  • Upshot: There may be a tide of students seeking to locate sensible, affordable housing.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Contract rationale — Is the contract a sensible one given the player’s age, injury record, consistency etc?
    Duncan Alexander, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of sensible
Adjective
  • However, the potential for the New Titans to inadvertently increase systemic fragility is a valid concern.
    Daniel Schlaepfer, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Once achieved, the status is valid for the rest of the current year and all of the following year, but these metrics reset at the start of each calendar year.
    Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of valid
Adjective
  • Both Grande and Erivo scored Golden Globe nominations, with Erivo up for best performance by a female actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy, while Grande is nominated for best supporting actress.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
  • If there is one story that sums up how ruthless West Ham United used to be when sacking managers, then a memorable fixture against Wigan Athletic on May 15, 2011 is a good starting point.
    Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of good
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