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sensory

adjective
sen路​so路​ry | \ 藞sen(t)s-r膿 How to pronounce sensory (audio) , 藞sen(t)-s蓹-r膿\

Definition of sensory

1 : of or relating to sensation or to the senses sensory stimulation
2 : conveying nerve impulses from the sense organs to the nerve centers : afferent sensory neurons

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Examples of sensory in a Sentence

A study was conducted on sensory stimulation and its effects on the brain. trying to listen to music while watching the TV and eating dinner caused a sort of sensory overload

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Jordt says the tear gas agent activates receptors on the peripheral sensory nerves, a sinuous network of nerve fibers found all over our body. Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, "Watch This Hong Kong Protester Instantly Neutralize Tear Gas," 3 Sep. 2019 The 24th annual event features live music, dancing, children's area, games, sensory tent, cultural area, Border Collie herding demonstrations, authentic food, beer, wine and more at Military Park. Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, "Here are 32 September festivals to kick off your fall," 2 Sep. 2019 The eastern section is sensory stimulation, on the Menomonee River but also in the middle of heavy industry. Lori Nickel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Chin Up: Joy riding through Milwaukee on the Hank Aaron State Trail," 1 Sep. 2019 So much of the battle section is about sensory detail鈥攄escriptions of the sea, and the sun, and the pain in his hands, and the weight of the marlin. Joe Fassler, The Atlantic, "The Hemingway Scene That Shows How Humanity Works," 30 Aug. 2019 There were areas dedicated to the arts, sensory play, gross motors skills, infant play, and more. Michael Walsh, courant.com, "Simsbury Library Hosts The Great Play Date," 26 Aug. 2019 Montessori educational philosophy focuses on children experiencing individual learning through a hands-on, multi-sensory approach with freedom to move about the classroom, said Corrales. Pomerado News, "After celebrating 30 years, Country Montessori School looking to the future," 8 Aug. 2019 The concept is simple: Head into a forest, walk about slowly under the canopy of trees and enjoy the multi-sensory experience. Brittany Anas, The Know, "What鈥檚 forest bathing and why are so many people in Colorado doing it?," 19 June 2019 Built into the playground鈥檚 walls are a variety of sensory and educational activities, including musical devices, a sign-language letter chart and reading prompts written in English and Armenian. Lila Seidman, Glendale News-Press, "Shane鈥檚 Inspiration playground, designed for children of all cognitive, physical abilities, opens in Glendale," 20 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of sensory

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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More Definitions for sensory

sensory

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of sensory

: of or relating to your physical senses

sensory

adjective
sen路​so路​ry | \ 藞sen-s蓹-r膿 How to pronounce sensory (audio) \

Kids Definition of sensory

: of or relating to sensation or the senses sensory nerves

sensory

adjective
sen路​so路​ry | \ 藞sen(t)s-(蓹-)r膿 How to pronounce sensory (audio) \

Medical Definition of sensory

1 : of or relating to sensation or the senses sensory stimulation sensory data
2 : conveying nerve impulses from the sense organs to the nerve centers : afferent sensory nerve fibers

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