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sagacious

adjective

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Pronunciation: /səˈɡeɪʃəs/

adj

Etymology: Coined between 1600 and 1610. Borrowed from Latin sagāx, + -ious.

  1. Having or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness; mentally shrewd.

    I resort, once again, to a sagacious adage from Justice Scalia […]

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