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organoleptic

[ awr-guh-nl-ep-tik, awr-gan-l-ep‑ ]

adjective

  1. perceived by a sense organ.
  2. capable of detecting a sensory stimulus.

organoleptic

/ ˌɔːɡənəʊˈlɛptɪk /

adjective

  1. able to stimulate an organ, esp a special sense organ
  2. able to perceive a sensory stimulus

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Word History and Origins

Origin of organoleptic1

1850–55; organo- + -leptic < Greek lēptikós disposed to accept; -lepsy, -tic

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