Sapience: meaning, definitions and examples

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sapience

 

[ หˆseษช.pi.ษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wisdom, intelligence

Sapience refers to the quality of being wise or possessing deep understanding and insight. It encompasses not only knowledge but also the ability to apply that knowledge in practical and meaningful ways. Sapience is often associated with the capacity for critical thinking, decision-making, and the ability to reflect on complex issues. It implies a higher level of cognitive functioning compared to mere knowledge or intelligence.

Synonyms

insightfulness, intelligence, knowledge, sagacity, wisdom

Examples of usage

  • Her sapience in making life decisions impressed everyone.
  • The elder's sapience guided the community through difficult times.
  • Critics praised the novel for its profound sapience on human nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "sapience" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sabedoria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเคžเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Weisheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebijaksanaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒะดั€ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mฤ…droล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿฅๆต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sagesse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sabidurรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bilgelik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€ํ˜œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูƒู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ moudrost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรบdrosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ™บๆ…ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ modrost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรญsindi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐะฝะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ แƒซแƒœแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผลŸรผncษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sabidurรญa

Etymology

The word 'sapience' derives from the Latin term 'sapientia', which means wisdom or discernment. This Latin root is related to the verb 'sapere', meaning to taste or to have sense, indicating a connection between wisdom and deep understanding. The term has been used in philosophical discourse since the Middle Ages, often in discussions about the nature of human understanding and knowledge. 'Sapience' is frequently contrasted with mere 'cognition' or the acquisition of information, emphasizing the depth and quality of understanding. Its use in English dates back to the late 14th century, and it has been employed in various fields, including philosophy, psychology, and literature, to describe a profound level of wisdom that goes beyond practical knowledge.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,681, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.