"pseudosentience" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From pseudo- + sentience. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pseudo|sentience}} pseudo- + sentience Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pseudosentience (uncountable)
  1. A state or condition that is not sentience but seemingly or nearly approaches it or simulates it. Tags: uncountable Related terms: nonsentience, nonsentient, pseudoconscious, pseudosentient Coordinate_terms: pseudoconsciousness
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