sapient (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈseɪpɪənt/
Definition
sapient means an intelligent, self-aware being. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The article uses sapient to mean an intelligent, self-aware being.
The teacher asked students to find sapient in the reading.
Check the words around sapient to choose the right meaning.
How to Use sapient
- a/the sapient (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a sapient."
- sapient in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked sapient in context before translating it."
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