Common Knowledge (Noun)
Meaning
Anything generally known to everyone.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- It's common knowledge that water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius and boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
- The fact that the Earth orbits the Sun is common knowledge among schoolchildren.
- That the Great Wall of China is one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World is common knowledge among history enthusiasts.
- It's common knowledge that eating too much sugar can lead to serious health problems.
- The idea that humans need eight hours of sleep per night is common knowledge, although its accuracy is disputed by some scientists.