sentient
/''sɛnʃ(ə)nt/
sen · tient
ˈsɛnʃ · (ə)nt
English Definition
adj. able to perceive or feel things
Significado en Español
sintiente, consciente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có tri giác, có cảm giác
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sent(feeling)+ient(adjective suffix)→ sentient, capable of feeling.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
The new AI is designed to be ____, able to interact naturally with humans.
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A
sentient
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B
dormant
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C
obsolete
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D
artificial
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A — sentient.
“sentient” means adj. able to perceive or feel things
Common questions about “sentient”
What does “sentient” mean?
sentient — adj. able to perceive or feel things. In Chinese: 有感知能力的.
How do you pronounce “sentient”?
sentient is pronounced /''sɛnʃ(ə)nt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sen · tient.
Is “sentient” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. sentient appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “sentient”?
sent(feeling)+ient(adjective suffix)→ sentient, capable of feeling.
