wisdom

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Synonyms: widom, wizdom, windom, wisdim

Antonyms: widom, wizdom, windom, wisdim

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} An [[element]] of personal [[character]] that enables one to [[distinguish]] the [[wise]] from the [[unwise]].
2. {{lb|en|countable}} A piece of wise [[advice]].
3. The discretionary use of [[knowledge]] for the greatest good.
4. The [[ability]] to [[apply]] [[relevant]] knowledge in an insightful way, especially to different situations from that in which the knowledge was gained.
5. The ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding.
6. {{lb|en|theology}} The ability to know and apply [[spiritual]] [[truth]]s.
7. {{lb|en|rare}} A group of [[wombat|wombats]].
8. {{lb|en|rare}} A group of [[owl|owls]].
9. {{lb|en|countable|colloquial}} {{ellipsis of|en|wisdom tooth}}.

Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|book of the bible}} The [[Wisdom of Solomon]], a book of the [[Catholic]] and [[Eastern Orthodox]] canon of the [[Old Testament]], considered [[apocryphal]] by [[Protestants]].

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