afterwisdom

noun

af·​ter·​wis·​dom
ˈaf-tər-ˌwiz-dəm
: wisdom after the event : wisdom arrived at when it is too late

Word History

Etymology

after- + wisdom

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of afterwisdom was in 1820

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“Afterwisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/afterwisdom. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

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