Associations to the word «Sapient»

Wiktionary

SAPIENT, adjective. Attempting to appear wise or discerning.
SAPIENT, adjective. (dated) Possessing wisdom and discernment; wise, learned.
SAPIENT, adjective. (chiefly science fiction) Of a species or life-form, possessing intelligence or self-awareness.
SAPIENT, noun. (chiefly science fiction) An intelligent, self-aware being.

Dictionary definition

SAPIENT, adjective. Acutely insightful and wise; "much too perspicacious to be taken in by such a spurious argument"; "observant and thoughtful, he was given to asking sagacious questions"; "a source of valuable insights and sapient advice to educators".

Wise words

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