WISDOM


Meaning of WISDOM in English

— wisdomless , adj.

/wiz"deuhm/ , n.

1. the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.

2. scholarly knowledge or learning: the wisdom of the schools.

3. wise sayings or teachings; precepts.

4. a wise act or saying.

5. ( cap. ) Douay Bible. See Wisdom of Solomon .

[ bef. 900; ME, OE wisdom; c. ON visdomr, G Weistum. See WISE 1 , -DOM ]

Syn. 1. sense, understanding. 2. sapience, erudition, enlightenment. See information .

Ant. 1. stupidity. 2. ignorance.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .