Sentience
Pronunciation : Sen"ti*ence, Sen"ti*en*cy
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [See Sentient, Sentence.]
Definition : Defn: The quality or state of being sentient; esp., the quality or state of having sensation. G. H. Lewes An example of harmonious action between the intelligence and the sentieny of the mind. Earle.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913