transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsā-pē-ənt, ˈsa- ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin sapient-, sapiens, from present participle of sapere to taste, be wise — more at sage
Date: 15th century
: possessing or expressing great sagacity
Synonyms: see wise
• sa·pi·ent·ly adverb