sapient — having or showing great wisdom or sound judgment
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing great wisdom or sound judgment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseɪpiənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's sapient words always help me make better life choices.
- The sapient AI refused to help with homework, saying 'Learning comes from doing, not copying!'
- Even the most sapient philosophers sometimes can't figure out how to use a smartphone.
sapient
ADJECTIVE[/ˈseɪpiənt/]
having or showing great wisdom or sound judgment
Wise elder giving sound counsel
The sapient master stays patient with ancient wisdom
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'sapiens' meaning 'wise' or 'discerning', derived from the verb 'sapere' meaning 'to taste' or 'to be wise'. The word entered English in the 14th century through Old French.
Breakdown
sap- (to taste, to be wise) + -ent (adjective suffix meaning 'being' or 'having the quality of') = sapient (being wise)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's sapient words always help me make better life choices.”
“The sapient AI refused to help with homework, saying 'Learning comes from doing, not copying!'”
“Even the most sapient philosophers sometimes can't figure out how to use a smartphone.”
“The sapient judge carefully considered all evidence before making the final verdict.”
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