Wisdom
/ΛwΙͺzdΙm/
The meaning and definition of Wisdom, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
- An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
- The discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good.
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Antonyms
folly foolishness
Origin
From Middle English wisdom, from Old English wisdom.
Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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