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wisdom

[wiz-duhm]

noun

  1. 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.

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  2. scholarly knowledge or learning.

    the wisdom of the schools.

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  3. wise sayings or teachings; precepts.

  4. a wise act or saying.

  5. (initial capital letter)Wisdom of Solomon.



wisdom

/ ˈɪə /

noun

  1. the ability or result of an ability to think and act utilizing knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight

  2. accumulated knowledge, erudition, or enlightenment

  3. archaica wise saying or wise sayings or teachings

  4. obsoletesoundness of mind

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • wisdomless adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of wisdom1

First recorded before 900; Middle English, Old English īō; cognate with Old Norse īō, German Weistum. See wise 1, -dom
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of wisdom1

Old English īō; see wise 1 , -dom
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Conventional wisdom among Middle East analysts had held in recent years that Hezbollah was a well-armed and well-organized operation, prepared to wage a debilitating long war against Israel.

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Never mind the accuracy of his words or the wisdom of his actions.

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They did so on the premise the former England bowler could impart some pearls of wisdom on a ground where he took 113 wickets.

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Twelve months may seem like a long way away, but time passes quickly and it once again flags up the wisdom of Tuchel deciding to start work on 1 January despite being appointed in October.

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I know the price of everything continues to rise, and conventional wisdom is that it’s all about the economy.

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WisdenWisdom of Jesus, Son of Sirach