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sagacious definition

sa·ga·cious (sə gā′s̸həs)

adjective

  1. having or showing keen perception or discernment and sound judgment, foresight, etc.
  2. Obsolete having a keen sense of smell

Etymology: < L sagax (gen. sagacis), wise, foreseeing; akin to sagire, to perceive acutely: see sake

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