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wisdom
[ wiz-duhm ]
/ ËwÉȘz dÉm /
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noun
the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
scholarly knowledge or learning: the wisdom of the schools.
wise sayings or teachings; precepts.
a wise act or saying.
(initial capital letter)Douay Bible. Wisdom of Solomon.
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Origin of wisdom
synonym study for wisdom
2. See information.
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wis·dom·less, adjectiveWords nearby wisdom
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British Dictionary definitions for wisdom
wisdom
/ (ËwÉȘzdÉm) /
noun
the ability or result of an ability to think and act utilizing knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight
accumulated knowledge, erudition, or enlightenment
archaic a wise saying or wise sayings or teachings
obsolete soundness of mind
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Related adjective: sagaciousWord Origin for wisdom
Old English wÄ«sdĆm; see wise 1, -dom
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