INSCIENT

Etymology

Adjective

inscient

Lacking knowledge; ignorant.

Having inward knowledge or insight.

Source: Wiktionary


In"scient, a. Etym: [L. insciens, -entis, ignorant. See In- not, and Scient, Science.]

Definition: Having little or no knowledge; ignorant; stupid; silly. [R.] N. Bacon.

In"scient, a. Etym: [Pref. in- in + L. sciens knowing.]

Definition: Having knowledge or insight; intelligent. [R.] Gaze on, with inscient vision, toward the sun. Mrs. Browning.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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