ˈwɪzdəm n. 1
the state of
being wise. 2
experience and knowledge together with the
power of applying
them critically or
practically. 3 sagacity, prudence;
common sense. 4 wise sayings, thoughts,
etc., regarded collectively. øin
his (or
her etc.) wisdom usu.
iron.
thinking it
would be
best (the
committee in
its wisdom
decided to
abandon the project). wisdom
tooth each of
four hindmost molars
not usu.
cut before 20 years of
age. [OE wisdom (as
WISE(1), -DOM)]