n.
Pronunciation: ' wiz-d ə m
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English w ī sd ō m, from w ī s wise
Date: before 12th century
1 a : accumulated philosophic or scientific learning : KNOWLEDGE b : ability to discern inner qualities and relationships : INSIGHT c : good sense : JUDGMENT d : generally accepted belief <challenges what has become accepted wisdom among many historians ― Robert Darnton>
2 : a wise attitude, belief, or course of action
3 : the teachings of the ancient wise men
synonyms see SENSE