Meaning
Good judgement that comes from knowledge and long experience.
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Word origin
From Old English wisdom, made from wis meaning wise plus the ending -dom.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- wis
- English cognates
- wise
Examples
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Wisdom grows from many years of experience.
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A wise saying holds truth that lasts.
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"The wisdom to do something" means being wise enough to do it.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 32, lesson 1: wisdom, eagle, privacy and 7 more words.