Main Entry: sa·pi·ent

Pronunciation: \ˈsā-pē-ənt, ˈsa-\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin sapient-, sapiens, from present participle of sapere to taste, be wise — more at sage

Date: 15th century

: possessing or expressing great sagacity

synonyms see wise

— sa·pi·ent·ly adverb