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noun
The state, quality, or measure of being wise; wisdom.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: wisdom
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: trait
Narrower terms: judiciousness, sagacity, sagaciousness, knowledgeability, knowledgeableness, initiation, statesmanship, statecraft, diplomacy, discretion, discernment
noun
the quality of being prudent and sensible
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: wisdom, soundness
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: good, goodness
Narrower terms: advisability, reasonableness
History
From Middle English wisnesse, from Old English wīsnes (“teaching, wisdom”), equivalent to wise + -ness.
Across languages
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