sentient (ti as shi)

& s. [Lat. sentiens, pr. par. of sentio = to feel, to perceive by the senses.] A. As adjective : 1. Ord. Lang.: Capable of perceiving by the senses; having the faculty of perception. 2. Physiol.: Specially adapted for feeling; as, the sentient nerves. B. As subst.: One who has the faculty of perception; a sentient being. sen-ti-ent-lý (ti as shí), adv. [Eng. sentient; ly. In a sentient manner; with perception.