Word of the Day-sapient

Pronunciation: ['sey-pi-yênt]

Definition: Possessed of notable wisdom; sagacious to the point of prescience.

Usage: The noun is "sapience" and the adverb, "sapiently." It is a somewhat more erudite term for "sagacious."

Suggested Usage: Use this term when you wish to express knowledge beyond ordinary wisdom: "Churchill was a sapient and articulate leader of the English-speaking world." "No, I would not call your investment in the electric fork company a sapient financial move."

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