Difference between Sapient and Sentient

What is the difference between Sapient and Sentient?

Sapient as an adjective is possessing wisdom and discernment while Sentient as an adjective is conscious or aware.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: possessing wisdom and discernment

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Conscious or aware.Experiencing sensation or feeling.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Lifeform with the capability to feel sensation, such as pain.

We hope you now know whether to use Sapient or Sentient in your sentence.