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sentient

English → English

adj//ˈsenʃnt//

(biology) Sentient: able to perceive or feel things through the senses; conscious

Animal rights activists argue that all sentient beings deserve to live a life free from unnecessary pain and suffering.

(English) Animal rights activists argue that all sentient beings deserve to live a life free from unnecessary pain and suffering.

The sci-fi novel explores the ethical dilemma of whether a sentient computer program should have legal rights.

(English) The sci-fi novel explores the ethical dilemma of whether a sentient computer program should have legal rights.

Entry ID: en:en:sentient · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary