Sensory
/ˈsɛn.sə.ri/noun
Relating to sensation or the physical senses.
Did you know?The roots of 'sensory' connect to ancient beliefs that our senses were conduits for mystical experiences and knowledge.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sent-
“to feel or perceive”
Latin
Latin
sensorius
“of or pertaining to the senses”
Old French
Old French
sensible
“perceptible by the senses, capable of being felt”
Middle English
Middle English
sensoury
“relating to the senses or perception”
Modern English
English
sensory
“pertaining to the faculties of sensation”