This root gives rise to many English words related to feeling, perception, and understanding, such as:
* Sentient: able to perceive or feel things.
* Sensational: causing a strong feeling or excitement.
* Sense: the ability to perceive things through the senses.
* Sensitive: easily affected by things.
* Sentiment: a feeling or opinion.
* Consent: permission or agreement.
* Assent: agreement or approval.
It's also important to note that "sense" can also come from the Latin word "sensus", which is the noun form of "sentire".