in·sip·i·ence

[in-sip-ee-uhns]
noun Archaic.
lack of wisdom; foolishness.

Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin insipientia foolishness, equivalent to insipient- stem of insipiēns foolish (in- in-3 + -sipient-, combining form of sapient- sapient) + -ia; see -ence

in·sip·i·ent, adjective
in·sip·i·ent·ly, adverb

incipient, insipid, insipient.
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insipience (ɪnˈsɪpɪəns) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
archaic lack of wisdom
 
[C15: from Latin insipientia, from in-1 + sapientia wisdom; see sapient]
 
in'sipient
 
adj
 
in'sipiently
 
adv

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Insipient is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
insipience (ɪnˈsɪpɪəns) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
archaic lack of wisdom
 
[C15: from Latin insipientia, from in-1 + sapientia wisdom; see sapient]
 
in'sipient
 
adj
 
in'sipiently
 
adv

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It is not only the import tax that is affecting prices but also insipient local supply.
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