wisdom
/ˈwɪzdəm/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: wisdoms
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A piece of wise advice.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wisdom” mean?
An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
Is “wisdom” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.