Capable of, or characterized by, sensation. [L. sentiens, pres. p. of sentio, to feel, perceive]
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sen·tient 'sen-ch(ē-)ənt, 'sent-ē-ənt adj responsive to or conscious of sense impressions
sen·tient·ly adv
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sen·ti·ent (senґshe-ənt) [L. sentiens] able to feel; sensitive; having sensation or feeling.Medical dictionary. 2011.