sensory

[ sen-suh-ree ]

adjective

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

sensory

/ ˈsɛnsərɪ; sɛnˈsɔːrɪəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the senses or the power of sensation
2. 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 /

1. Involving the sense organs or the nerves that relay messages from them.
2. Compare motor

Other Words From

• inter·senso·ry adjective
• multi·senso·ry adjective
• nonsen·sori·al adjective
• non·senso·ry adjective
• un·senso·ry adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sensory¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sensory¹

C18: from Latin sensōrius, from sentīre to feel

Example Sentences

When she returned to Earth, she valued sensory experiences much more.

From BBC

Whatever sensory input sharks use to track us down, the truth is, they’re not that interested in humans.

From Los Angeles Times

His organisation brings young people to a refashioned unit on an industrial estate on the outskirts of Darwin, providing a space to relax, a sensory room and a gym.

From BBC

It lowers cortisol levels, reduces blood pressure and has been linked to a decreased risk of chronic disease, studies show; it can regulate sleep-wake cycles, improving the quality of our shut-eye; and, as our sensory and motor skills become activated in nature, it boosts our mood and decreases negative thought cycles.

From Los Angeles Times

His earliest memories of fabric were totally sensory, he said, recalling the downy feel of a jamawar shawl at home in Srinagar and the soft warmth of his mother's shahtoosh saris.

From BBC

Related Words

• audiovisual
• auditory
• aural
• neural
• neurological
• olfactory
• sensual
• sonic
• tactile
• visual