Sagacious

/səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/
adjective

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

Example
"The sagacious investor waited for the market to stabilize before buying."
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Describing strategic decisions or advice

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"He made a wise decision"

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"He demonstrated sagacious judgment"

Impact

Demonstrates wisdom and sound judgment

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Word Story

The Wise Word

Etymology

From Latin "sagax" meaning "keen-scented, wise" - originally describing animals with sharp senses.

Historical Context

First used in English in the 16th century, during a time when wisdom was highly respected in society.

Interesting Facts
  • The word originally described animals with keen senses, especially hunting dogs
  • It evolved to describe humans with keen mental abilities
  • It's one of the oldest words for wisdom in English
  • It was popular in classical literature and philosophy

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