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wisdom definition

wis·dom (wiz′dəm)

noun

  1. the quality of being wise; power of judging rightly and following the soundest course of action, based on knowledge, experience, understanding, etc.; good judgment; sagacity
  2. learning; knowledge; erudition the wisdom of the ages
  3. Now Rare wise discourse or teaching
  4. Wisdom of Solomon
  5. a wise plan or course of action

Etymology: ME < OE < wis, wise + -dom, -dom

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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