sapient

Meanings

Adjective

Attempting to appear wise or discerning.
Possessing wisdom and discernment; wise, learned.
Of a species or life-form, possessing intelligence or self-awareness.

Noun

An intelligent, self-aware being.

Origin

From Middle English sapient, from Old French sapient, or its source, Latin sapiēns. savant.

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