Difference between Sentient and Sensate

Sentient

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.

Example sentence: Expectation loiters in the DNA of every sentient being; when you tell yourself or a loved one, 'Don't get your hopes up,' you're fighting ancient genetic programming.

Sensate

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Perceived by one or more of the senses.Having the ability to sense things physically.