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How to pronounce “sapient”
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Pronunciation guide for sapient
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of sapient with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- What separates us from chimpanzees?
so many other sentient, sapient creatures on this planet,
- Definition summary
- (formal, dated except poetic) Possessing discernment and wisdom; learned, wise.
Example 1 of 3
How to pronounce sapient
What separates us from chimpanzees?
so many other sentient, sapient creatures on this planet,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “sapient”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- (formal, dated except poetic) Possessing discernment and wisdom; learned, wise.
- (by extension)
- (anthropology) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Homo sapiens (modern human beings).
- (obsolete, rare) Having a (good) flavour or taste; sapid.
- [Noun]
- (archaic except humorous) A wise person; a sage.
- (by extension, science fiction) An intelligent, self-aware being.
- (anthropology) A human being of the species Homo sapiens.
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