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Sentient

Verb / sen / Another word for sentient — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

able to perceive or feel things

Synonyms & similar words

insentient animate conscious aware perceptive observant feeling responsive sensitive intelligent thoughtful cognizant knowing alert awake wide-awake knowledgeable informed enlightened wise insightful perceiving

Example sentences

  1. The elephant is known to be a sentient animal.
  2. As a sentient being, it is important to treat animals with respect.
  3. The robot was programmed to be sentient and learn from its environment.
  4. Sentient plants are able to react to changes in their surroundings.
  5. The idea that machines can become sentient is a common theme in science fiction.

Quotes

  • 'The mystery of life is not a problem to be solved; it is a reality to be experienced.' - Artur Schopenhauer
  • 'The mind is everything. What you think you become.' - Buddha
  • 'The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.' - Socrates

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