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common knowledge
[ˈkɒmən ˈnɒlɪdʒ]
noun
conhecimento comum
1.
Information or facts that are widely known and accepted by most people in a society or group
It is common knowledge that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
É conhecimento comum que a Terra gira em torno do Sol.
2.
Facts that are so well-known that they do not need to be explained or proven
That smoking is harmful to health is now common knowledge.
Que fumar é prejudicial à saúde é agora conhecimento comum.
Synonyms
general knowledge
public knowledge
well-known fact
established fact
Antonyms
obscure knowledge
specialized knowledge
secret information
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
conhecimento comum
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
conhecimento comum
Standard usage, occasionally 'saber geral'
Rio de Janeiro
conhecimento comum
Standard usage
Portugal
conhecimento comum
Standard usage, may also use 'saber geral' or 'conhecimento geral'
Related Idioms & Phrases
it goes without saying
everyone knows that
it's no secret that
as everybody knows
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