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- [wiz-duh m]
- /ˈwɪz dəm/
- /ˈwɪz.dəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wiz-duh m]
- /ˈwɪz dəm/
Definitions of wisdom word
- noun wisdom 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. 1
- noun wisdom scholarly knowledge or learning: the wisdom of the schools. 1
- noun wisdom wise sayings or teachings; precepts. 1
- noun wisdom a wise act or saying. 1
- noun wisdom (initial capital letter) Douay Bible. Wisdom of Solomon. 1
- noun wisdom The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise. 1
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Origin of wisdom
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English, Old English wīsdōm; cognate with Old Norse vīsdōmr, German Weistum. See wise1, -dom
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Parts of speech for Wisdom
noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wisdom popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
wisdom usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for wisdom
noun wisdom
- understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
- knowledge — acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation; general erudition: knowledge of many things.
- sense — any of the faculties, as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch, by which humans and animals perceive stimuli originating from outside or inside the body: My sense of smell tells me that dinner is ready.
- insight — an instance of apprehending the true nature of a thing, especially through intuitive understanding: an insight into 18th-century life.
- perception — the act or faculty of perceiving, or apprehending by means of the senses or of the mind; cognition; understanding.
Antonyms for wisdom
noun wisdom
- foolishness — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- imprudence — not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash.
- inability — lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means: his inability to make decisions.
- ineptness — without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
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