wis·dom
(w
z
d
m)
KEY
NOUN:
- The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; insight.
- Common sense; good judgment:
"It is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things"
(Henry David Thoreau).
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- The sum of learning through the ages; knowledge:
"In those homely sayings was couched the collective wisdom of generations"
(Maya Angelou).
- Wise teachings of the ancient sages.
- A wise outlook, plan, or course of action.
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Wisdom
Bible
Wisdom of Solomon.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old English
w
sd
m; see
weid- in Indo-European roots
