sensile

adjective

sen·​sile

ˈsenˌsīl,

-n(t)sə̇l

1

: capable of sensation : sentient

2

: felt or sensed but not registered by an ordinary dry-bulb thermometer

sensile temperature changes

Word History

Etymology

Latin sensilis, from sensus (past participle of sentire to feel, perceive) + -ilis -ile

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