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wisest

wise
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [wahyz]
    • /waɪz/
    • /waɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wahyz]
    • /waɪz/

Definitions of wisest word

  • adjective wisest having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion. 1
  • adjective wisest characterized by or showing such power; judicious or prudent: a wise decision. 1
  • adjective wisest possessed of or characterized by scholarly knowledge or learning; learned; erudite: wise in the law. 1
  • adjective wisest having knowledge or information as to facts, circumstances, etc.: We are wiser for their explanations. 1
  • adjective wisest Slang. informed; in the know: You're wise, so why not give us the low-down? 1
  • adjective wisest Archaic. having knowledge of magic or witchcraft. 1

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Origin of wisest

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English (adj.), Old English wīs; cognate with Dutch wijs, German weise, Old Norse vīss, Gothic -weis; akin to wit1

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Parts of speech for Wisest

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

wisest popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

wisest usage trend in Literature

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