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subsapient

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of a species: having a level of cognition below that of Homo sapiens (human beings).

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Topics: fantasy, literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

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adj

Meaning 2

Extremely stupid.

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Usage: broadly, derogatory

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noun

Meaning 3

A subsapient person or being (in either sense).

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History

Etymology

From sub- + sapient.