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sensory

[ sen-suh-ree ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of or relating to the senses or sensation.
Physiology. noting a structure for conveying an impulse that results or tends to result in sensation, as a nerve.

sensory

/ ˈsɛnsərɪ; sɛnˈsɔːrɪəl /

of or relating to the senses or the power of sensation
of or relating to those processes and structures within an organism that receive stimuli from the environment and convey them to the brain

sensory

/ sĕn′sə-rē /

Origin of sensory¹

First recorded in 1620–30; sense + -ory ¹

Origin of sensory¹

C18: from Latin sensōrius, from sentīre to feel

Nothing captures the exuberance and sensory experience of Havana quite like this.

The “sensory” part of sensory gardens, that is, the integrated sensory experience of nature, seems to provide the best benefits.

“Our sensory systems seek out intact sensory experiences,” says Wagenfeld.

Swinging high in the air, squeezing into a nook, or rolling down a hill might provide these sorts of sensory input.

“The painting is lush and triggers a sensory overload,” Harding said.

On the tibia of the first pair of legs are two long special sensory hairs set in little pits.

Passion moves the poet to intensity, which is attained by selection of those sensory images which are significant.

These papill contain organs known as taste buds, the sensory endings of which determine the taste of substances.

In addition to these sensory powers the animal possesses motor faculties.

By primary, sensory experience is meant our immediate, direct knowledge of any aspect of the world.

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