SENTIENT


Meaning of SENTIENT in English

[ 'sɛntɪənt , 'sɛnʃ(ə)nt ]

■ adjective able to perceive or feel things.

Derivatives

sentience noun

~ly adverb

Origin

C17: from L. ~- , sentire 'to feel'.

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