Sapience is a formalused in serious or official language, not casual conversation word for wisdomthe ability to make sensible decisions using knowledge and experience: the ability to use knowledge, experience, and good judgment with insightclear understanding of a situation or person and common sense.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈseɪ.pi.əns/
Easy pronunciation: SAY-pee-əns (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: SAY.
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Sapience Meaning
wisdom; good judgment
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The ability to use knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight well.
Example: Her sapience showed in the calm, practical advice she gave the team.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- wisdom — The clearest and most direct synonym for this sense.
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Sapience Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- wisdom
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes expect sapience to mean simple intelligence or knowledge, but it more specifically means wise judgment.
- Do not confuse sapience with the adjective sapiens, as in Homo sapiens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does sapience mean?
Sapience means wisdom: the ability to use knowledge, experience, and judgment well.
What is a synonym for sapience?
Wisdom is the best synonym for sapience.
Is sapience a common word?
No. It is fairly formal and much less common than wisdom.
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