sapiential

[ sey-pee-en-shuhl ]

adjective

1. containing, exhibiting, or affording wisdom; characterized by wisdom.

sapiential

/ ˌsæpɪ-; ˌseɪpɪˈɛnʃəl /

adjective

1. showing, having, or providing wisdom

Derived Forms

• ˌsapiˈentially, adverb

Other Words From

• sapi·ential·ly adverb
• unsa·pi·ential adjective
• unsa·pi·ential·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of sapiential¹

1475–85; < Late Latin sapientiālis, equivalent to sapienti ( a ) wisdom ( sapient, -ia ) + -ālis -al ¹

Example Sentences

The "sapiential literature" of the Old Testament was the least specifically Israelite.

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