Latin word sensus comes from Proto-Indo-European *wes-, and later Proto-Germanic *wesaną (To consume, feast To be. To exist. To remain.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *wes- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | fat, moisture, to dress, stab, to stick, prick, pierce, sting, moist, wet |
| *wesaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | To consume, feast To be. To exist. To remain. |
| *h₁ésmi | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *h₁esmi- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | to be |
| *h₁é-h₁es- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *h₂wéseti | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | To dwell, remain. |
| *sent- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | to go, to feel , to walk, travel, being, true, to head for, go |
| sentire | Latin (lat) | |
| sensus | Latin (lat) | (poetic) understanding, reason. A feeling, sentiment. Perception, capability of feeling, ability to perceive. |