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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024wis•dom /ˈwɪzdəm/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- the quality or state of being wise.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024wis•dom (wiz′dəm),USA pronunciation n. - 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.
- Bible(cap.) [Douay Bible.]See Wisdom of Solomon.
- bef. 900; Middle English, Old English wīsdōm; cognate with Old Norse vīsdōmr, German Weistum. See wise1, -dom
wis′dom•less, adj. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged sense, understanding.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged sapience, erudition, enlightenment. See information.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged stupidity.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged ignorance.
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