adj.
Pronunciation: ' sen(t)-sh( ē -) ə nt, ' sen-t ē - ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin sentient-, sentiens, present participle of sentire to perceive, feel
Date: 1632
1 : responsive to or conscious of sense impressions < sentient beings>
2 : AWARE
3 : finely sensitive in perception or feeling
– sen · tient · ly adverb