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wis·dom (wĭźdəm)

[Middle English, from Old English wīsdōm.]

noun 

  1. The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; insight.
  2. Common sense; good judgment: “It is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things” (Henry David Thoreau)
    1. The sum of learning through the ages; knowledge: “In those homely sayings was couched the collective wisdom of generations” (Maya Angelou)
    2. Wise teachings of the ancient sages.
  4. A wise outlook, plan, or course of action.
  5. Bible Wisdom of Solomon.