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SAPIENT

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Acutely insightful and wise

Example:

a source of valuable insights and sapient advice to educators

Synonyms:

perspicacious; sagacious; sapient

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

wise (having or prompted by wisdom or discernment)

Derivation:

sapience (ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight)

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