Etymology:
The word "sagacious" originates from the Latin word "sagax," meaning "discerning, insightful, keen-minded."
Meaning:
Sagacious refers to possessing or demonstrating:
Origin:
The Latin word "sagax" is itself derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "seg-/sog-," which means "to search, to trace." This root is also found in other words related to perception and understanding, such as "seek," "sage," and "saga."
The connection between the root "seg-/sog-" and "sagacious" suggests that the original meaning of "sagacious" was related to the ability to search for and uncover hidden knowledge and insights.
Over time, the meaning of "sagacious" evolved from its literal sense of "keen-sighted" or "tracking" to its more figurative sense of "discernment" and "wisdom."
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