The knowledge
Example: The knowledge of good and bad helps us make choices.
Definition
"The knowledge" refers to the awareness, understanding, and information gained through experience or education, especially in philosophical contexts where it involves comprehension of concepts like good and bad, enabling individuals to make informed decisions and judgments.
Etymology
The phrase "the knowledge" combines the Old English word "cnāwledge," meaning 'acknowledgment or familiarity,' with the definite article "the." Did you know that "knowledge" originally referred to recognition or acquaintance, evolving over centuries to encompass the broader idea of understanding and information?
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"The knowledge" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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