sensory
Pronunciation: [ˈsɛn.sər.i]
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Context: “biology”
(adjective) related to the senses, like seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling. Sensory describes anything that helps us experience the world through our senses.
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The sensory garden was full of colorful flowers and soothing sounds that made everyone feel happy.
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Without sensory experiences, like seeing or hearing, it would be hard to enjoy the world around us.
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Can you think of a sensory activity that you really enjoy?
Context: “neurology”
(adjective) relating to the nerves that send signals to the brain from the senses. Sensory also describes how our body and brain work together to feel things.
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The sensory nerves in your skin help you feel when something is hot or cold.
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When someone has sensory issues, they might not feel things the same way as others do.
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How do our sensory nerves help us react to danger?
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