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sentient

/ˈsɛn.ti.ənt/
noun
  1. Lifeform with the capability to feel sensation, such as pain.

  2. An intelligent, self-aware being.

adjective
  1. Experiencing sensation, thought, or feeling.

    Similar: sensate

  2. Able to consciously perceive through the use of sense faculties.

  3. Possessing human-like awareness and intelligence.

Synonymssensate
Antonymsinsensate

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