sensibilia

/ ˌsɛnsɪˈbɪlɪə /

noun

1. that which can be sensed

Word History and Origins

Origin of sensibilia¹

Latin, neuter plural of sensibilis sensible

Example Sentences

Some scientists have argued that most of our language acquisition can be explained by associative learning, as we relate sounds to sensibilia, much like dogs associate the sound of a bell with food.

From New York Times

It requires a little reflection to realize that all our means of measuring time-duration can only attain to approximate accuracy, inasmuch as our faculties of sense perception, no matter by what devices they are aided, are so limited in range and penetration that fluctuations which fall below the minima sensibilia cannot be detected.

From Project Gutenberg

Sensibilia propria et communia, objectivity of, 70; per se et per accidens, 218, 260.

From Project Gutenberg

Non enim adhuc tantum profecerant ut intellectus eorum se elevaret ad aliquid quod est supra sensibilia: et ideo illas formas tantum consideraverunt, quæ sunt sensibilia propria vel communia.

From Project Gutenberg

Space sensation less than the "minima sensibilia" is, therefore, impossible.

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