Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

word of wisdom

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.26 in modern English

Syllables: word of wis-dom
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

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The health code contained in the Doctrine and Covenants. It specifically prohibits the consumption of alcohol, tobacco, hot drinks (usually interpreted/construed as coffee and/or tea), and excessive amounts of meat.

Example Sentences

"The Word of Wisdom promises that those who remember to keep this counsel and walk in obedience to the commandments “shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones.”"
"As a young man he decided that he would always keep the Word of Wisdom and never use alcohol or tobacco."

Phrases

word to the wise

Frequently Paired Words

word to the wise

Questions

What does word of wisdom mean?: The health code contained in the Doctrine and Covenants. It specifically prohibits the consumption of alcohol, tobacco, hot drinks (usually interpreted/construed as coffee and/or tea), and excessive amounts of meat.

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