Sensory
ˈsɛnsəri
Definitions
Relating to the senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste) or to sensations received through the senses.
ˈsɛnsəri
Relating to the senses or sensation.
The painting was designed to create a strong sensory experience.
💡 Simply: It's all about your senses – seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, and tasting. Think of how a delicious smell can bring back memories! Sensory details are the parts that involve your senses.
👶 For kids: Something that has to do with your senses. Like, you use your sensory powers to see, hear, smell, taste, and touch!
More Examples
The doctor tested the patient's sensory responses.
The theme park offers many sensory experiences, from thrilling rides to themed environments.
The chef emphasized the importance of sensory evaluation when tasting the new dish.
How It's Used
"The sensory neurons transmit information to the brain."
"The artist used sensory details to evoke a feeling of nostalgia."
From Latin *sēnsōrius* ('pertaining to the senses'), derived from *sēnsus* ('sense, feeling'). It entered English in the 17th century.
The term 'sensory' gained prominence in the 17th and 18th centuries with the rise of empirical philosophy, which emphasized the importance of sensory experience in acquiring knowledge.
Memory tip
Think of the five senses and how they gather information.
Word Origin
"relating to sense or feeling"