English word wisdom comes from Proto-Germanic *wīsaz (wise, knowledgeable) together with Proto-Germanic - dōmaz (suffix used to refer to qualities)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *wīsaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Wise, knowledgeable. |
| dōm | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| - dōmaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| wīs | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| *wīsadōmaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Wise judgement, wisdom. |
| wisdom | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | Wisdom. |
| wīsdōm | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| wisdom | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | Wisdom. |
| wisdom | English (en) | (countable) A piece of wise advice.. (theology) The ability to know and apply spiritual truths.. (uncountable) An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.. The ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way, especially to different situations from that in which the knowledge was gained.. The ability to make a decision based on the [...] |