sensory
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
relating to the physical senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch.
relating to the physical senses or the perception of stimuli through the sensory organs.
Simple“The garden was designed to provide a rich sensory experience with bright flowers and fragrant herbs.”
In context“The exhibition offers a complete sensory immersion, combining abstract visual projections with a complex soundscape and tactile installations.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
describing the nerves that carry information from your body to your brain.
relating to the transmission of impulses from sense organs to the central nervous system.
Simple“Sensory nerves in your skin tell your brain if something is hot or cold.”
In context“Damage to the sensory pathways can result in a complete loss of feeling in the extremities even if motor function remains intact.”
UsageOften used in contrast with 'motor' nerves, which carry signals from the brain to the muscles.
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Usage expenditure sensory
From sense + -ory.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.