sapiential

/,seipi'enʃəl/

Thân thiện

A sapiential leader listens carefully to the counsel of elders.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Characterized by wisdom; relating to or containing wisdom: The word "sapiential" describes something that possesses, imparts, or is marked by profound wisdom, often of a deep, philosophical, or spiritual nature.
   • Pertaining to divine or ultimate wisdom: In theological or philosophical contexts, "sapiential" often specifically refers to the wisdom of God or to ultimate, transcendent understanding.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The ancient text is filled with sapiential teachings on the nature of virtue.
  • Her approach to leadership was more sapiential than purely pragmatic, drawing on timeless principles.
  • The book explores the sapiential books of the Bible, such as Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.

Advanced Usage

• "Sapiential authority": Authority derived from or justified by wisdom, rather than mere power or law.
  • The elder's influence in the community was based on his sapiential authority, earned through a lifetime of sound judgment.
• "Sapiential tradition": A body of knowledge or a school of thought primarily concerned with the pursuit and transmission of wisdom.
  • The university aimed to revive the classical sapiential tradition in its core curriculum.

Variants and Related Words

• Sapience (noun): Profound wisdom, sagacity.
  • The philosopher was renowned for his sapience.
• Sapient (adjective): Wise, or discerning. (Note: In modern contexts, "sapient" is often used as a synonym for "intelligent" or "thinking," especially in scientific terms like ).
  • His sapient advice was always welcome.

Synonyms

• Wise: Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
• Sagacious: Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd.
• Philosophical: Relating or devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.

Antonyms

• Foolish: Lacking good sense or judgment; unwise.
• Ignorant: Lacking knowledge or awareness in general.
• Imprudent: Not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Sapiential literature": A specific category of writings, particularly in religious contexts, that are intended to teach wisdom and moral lessons.
  • Students of theology often study sapiential literature to understand different conceptions of the good life.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. characterized by wisdom, especially the wisdom of God
   • a sapiential government