First Known Use: before 12th century
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wisdom
noun wis·dom \ˈwiz-dəm\
: knowledge that is gained by having many experiences in life
: the natural ability to understand things that most other people cannot understand
: knowledge of what is proper or reasonable : good sense or judgment
Full Definition of WISDOM
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: a wise attitude, belief, or course of action
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: the teachings of the ancient wise men
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Origin of WISDOM
Middle English, from Old English wīsdōm, from wīs wise
Related to WISDOM
- Synonyms
- discernment, insight, perception, perceptiveness, perceptivity, sagaciousness, sagacity, sageness, sapience
- Antonyms
- imprudence, indiscretion
Synonym Discussion of WISDOM
sense, common sense, judgment, wisdom mean ability to reach intelligent conclusions. sense implies a reliable ability to judge and decide with soundness, prudence, and intelligence <a choice showing good sense>. common sense suggests an average degree of such ability without sophistication or special knowledge <common sense tells me it's wrong>. judgment implies sense tempered and refined by experience, training, and maturity <they relied on her judgment for guidance>. wisdom implies sense and judgment far above average <a leader of rare wisdom>.
Wisdom
noun
Definition of WISDOM
: a didactic book included in the Roman Catholic canon of the Old Testament and corresponding to the Wisdom of Solomon in the Protestant Apocrypha — see bible table
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First Known Use of WISDOM
circa 1440
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wisdom
noun wis·dom \ˈwiz-dəm\
Definition of WISDOM for Kids
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: knowledge or learning gained over time
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: good sense
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: a wise attitude, belief, or course of action
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