Sapient

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪpiənt/

Definitions of sapient

adjective having or showing great wisdom or sound judgment

Example Sentences

A1 Dolphins are sapient creatures that exhibit high levels of intelligence.

A2 The sapient robot was able to learn and adapt to its environment.

B1 The sapient beings from the distant planet communicated through advanced technology.

B2 The sapient alien species possessed knowledge far beyond that of humans.

C1 The sapient civilization had developed technology that surpassed anything seen on Earth.

C2 The sapient AI system had the ability to make decisions based on ethical considerations.

Examples of sapient in a Sentence

formal The sapient beings were able to solve complex problems through their advanced intellect.

informal She's one of the most sapient people I know when it comes to making decisions.

slang That dude is seriously sapient, he always knows the right thing to do.

figurative The sapient tree seemed to whisper ancient wisdom to those who passed by.

Grammatical Forms of sapient

• past tense: sapiens
• plural: sapients
• comparative: more sapient
• superlative: most sapient
• present tense: sapients
• future tense: will be sapient
• perfect tense: have been sapient
• continuous tense: is being sapient
• singular: sapient
• positive degree: sapient
• infinitive: to be sapient
• gerund: being sapient
• participle: sapient

Origin and Evolution of sapient

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sapient' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'sapient-' which means 'wise' or 'sensible'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'sapient' has come to be used in English to describe someone who is wise, intelligent, or possessing great knowledge. It is often used in a more formal or literary context to convey a sense of deep understanding and insight.