Definition of the word sentiment

The word "sentiment" originates from the Latin "sentire," meaning "to feel" or "to think." In Latin, "sentire" was used to describe mental processes such as perceiving, noticing, or experiencing emotions. The Latin word "sentimentum" emerged, which referred to a feeling or sensation. The English word "sentiment" was borrowed from Old French "sentiment," which retained the Latin sense of "feeling" or "emotion." In the 15th century, the word "sentiment" began to take on a new connotation, referring to a feeling or opinion about something, often related to emotions or personal experience. Today, "sentiment" is used in various contexts, including literature, philosophy, and everyday conversation, to describe feelings, attitudes, or opinions about a particular subject or issue.