Wisdom

  1. Proper noun.  (biblical) The Wisdom of Solomon,a book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
  2. Noun.  (uncountable) An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
  3. Noun.  (countable) A piece of wise advice.
  4. Noun.  The discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good.
  5. Noun.  The ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way, especially to different situations from that in which the knowledge was gained.
  6. Noun.  The ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding.
  7. Noun.  (theology) The ability to know and apply spiritual truths.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.