Mid 16th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin sensilis capable of sensation, in post-classical Latin also perceptible from sens-, past participial stem of sentīre to feel + -ilis.
Definition of sensile in US English:
sensile
adjectiveˈsɛnsʌɪl
Capable of sensation; sensitive.
Origin
Mid 16th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin sensilis capable of sensation, in post-classical Latin also perceptible from sens-, past participial stem of sentīre to feel + -ilis.