Loose Meanings

Intelligence vs. Wisdom

Intelligence is defined as “the ability to apply knowledge to manipulate one's environment.” It is based on comprehension and reasoning.

But wisdom is defined as “the body of knowledge and principles that develops within a specified society or period.”

Some people may use these terms interchangeably. The distinguishable difference, however, is that one is derived in order to create an experience, and one is derived from the experience.