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sapience

noun
sa·​pi·​ence | \ ˈsā-pē-ən(t)s How to pronounce sapience (audio) , ˈsa-\

Definition of sapience

: wisdom, sagacity
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Examples of sapience in a Sentence

the kind of sapience that comes from a lifetime of experience as an educator

First Known Use of sapience

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for sapience

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin sapientia, from sapient-, sapiens, present participle

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