INSIPIENT

Etymology

Adjective

insipient (comparative more insipient, superlative most insipient)

foolish; lacking wisdom; stupid

Source: Wiktionary


In*sip"i*ent, a. Etym: [L. insipiens; pref. in- not + sapiens wise.]

Definition: Wanting wisdom; stupid; foolish. [R.] Clarendon.

– n.

Definition: An insipient person. [R.] Fryth.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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