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wiseness

wi·se·ness

uncommon

noun

1.

the quality of being prudent and sensible

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2.

the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight

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Origin

From Middle English wisnesse, from Old English wīsnes (“teaching, wisdom”), equivalent to wise + -ness.

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