sapience
/'seipjəns/
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Definition
- Noun:
- Wisdom, especially the ability to apply knowledge, experience, understanding, or common sense with insight: "Sapience" refers to the capacity for sound judgment and deep understanding, often implying practical wisdom gained over time.
Usage
- "Sapience" is a formal and somewhat literary noun. It describes a high level of wisdom that involves not just possessing knowledge but the insightful and judicious application of it.
- It is often used in philosophical, academic, or elevated contexts to discuss human intelligence and discernment.
Examples
- Noun:
- The elder's advice was valued for its profound sapience and practical guidance.
- True sapience involves understanding the consequences of one's actions.
Advanced Usage
- "Sapience" vs. "Knowledge": While "knowledge" is the accumulation of facts, "sapience" is the wisdom to use that knowledge wisely.
- He had great knowledge of history, but his sapience was shown in how he applied those lessons to modern politics.
Variants and Related Words
- Sapient (adj): Wise, or attempting to appear wise; often used in anthropology to describe early humans (e.g., ).
- His sapient remarks clarified the complex issue.
- Sapiential (adj): Relating to or characterized by wisdom.
- The book is a collection of sapiential literature.
Synonyms
- Wisdom: The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
- Discernment: The ability to judge well.
- Sagacity: Keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Antonyms
- Foolishness: Lack of good sense or judgment.
- Imprudence: The quality of being unwise or lacking discretion.
- Ineptitude: Lack of skill or ability.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "The sapience of age": A phrase highlighting the wisdom that often comes with long experience.
- We should listen to him; he speaks with the sapience of age.
Noun
- ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight