sensorium
sensorium · sensoriums · sensoria
The entire sensory apparatus of an organismThe entire sensory apparatus of an organism.
UK/sɛnˈsɔː.ɹi.əm/US/sɛnˈsoɹ.i.jəm/
Meaning
3 sensesThe entire sensory apparatus of an organism.
The central part of a nervous system that receives and coordinates all stimuli.
(figuratively)The brain or mind in relation to the senses.
More definitions
- the areas of the brain that process and register incoming sensory information and make possible the conscious awareness of the world
Origin
From Late Latin sensōrium, from Latin sentiō (“feel, perceive”) + Latin -ōrium (suffix denFrom Late Latin sensōrium, from Latin sentiō (“feel, perceive”) + Latin -ōrium (suffix denoting a place for a particular function).
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Forms
plural: sensoriums / sensoria| Singular | sensorium |
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| Plural | sensoriums / sensoria |
regular
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedsensorial
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular