sensory

Also sen·so·ri·al

[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

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

2. Compare motor

Other Word Forms

• intersensory adjective
• multisensory adjective
• nonsensorial adjective
• nonsensory adjective
• unsensory 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

He said while some businesses do try to be more inclusive, offering sensory rooms or quiet sessions, he would like to see leadership from the Welsh government on the issue.

From BBC

FND is a condition that affects the way the brain and nervous system work, leading to a range of neurological symptoms such as limb weakness, paralysis, seizures, walking difficulties, spasms, sensory issues and cognitive problems.

From BBC

Having a sensory support plan is key, said Marcovitz, who recommends toddlers wear headphones with a noise reduction rating of 20 to 30 decibels or higher — like this one or this one.

From Los Angeles Times

One aspect of neurodivergency that is still not fully appreciated is the breadth and depth of sensory issues that can be a part of it.

From BBC

"I think it was all of the running around from the sugar rush coupled with all of that sensory enrichment from being somewhere they shouldn't. They are like toddlers."

From BBC

Related Words

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