Sapience

//ˈseɪpiəns// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The property of being sapient, the property of possessing or being able to possess wisdom. uncountable, usually

    "As, much Experience, is Prudence; ſo, is much Science, Sapience."

  2. 2
    ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight wordnet

Synonyms

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deptheruditioninsightmindprofundityprudence

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"As, much Experience, is Prudence; ſo, is much Science, Sapience."

Etymology

From Middle English sapience, from Old French sapience, from Latin sapientia.

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