SAPIENT


Meaning of SAPIENT in English

[ 'seɪpɪənt ]

■ adjective

1》 formal wise, or attempting to appear wise.

2》 relating to the human species ( Homo sapiens ).

Derivatives

sapience noun

~ly adverb

Origin

ME: from OFr., or from L. ~- , sapere 'to be wise'.

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