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How do you spell Sagacious?

Correct spelling

sagacious

Remember SAGE wisdom: sag-A-cious keeps the 'a' from Latin sagax

Why is sagacious spelled this way?

From Latin sagax, of keen perception. SAGIRE (to perceive keenly). Someone sagacious perceives keenly — wisdom sharpened by exceptional insight.

Common misspellings of sagacious

sagacoussagascioussagacioiussagaceus

Example

The sagacious judge quickly identified the key inconsistency in the witness testimony.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell sagacious?+
The correct spelling is "sagacious". Remember SAGE wisdom: sag-A-cious keeps the 'a' from Latin sagax
Is it sagacous or sagacious?+
The correct spelling is "sagacious", not "sagacous".

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